Health Profile of Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Sanford Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sanford | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.9% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.4% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sanford is 74.7 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 15.9%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.4% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,445 residents in Sanford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 521 151 men · 370 women
- 75–84 1,041 472 men · 569 women
- 65–74 1,913 883 men · 1,030 women
- 50–64 3,970 1,956 men · 2,014 women
Younger residents
5,775 residents in Sanford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,720 896 boys · 824 girls
- 7–12 1,701 870 boys · 831 girls
- 3–7 1,335 684 boys · 651 girls
- 0–3 1,019 554 boys · 465 girls
About 1,617 residents in Sanford (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sanford | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Sanford is about 16% lower than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sanford | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.5% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.5% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sanford are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,966 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,631 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sanford is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.99 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sanford | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.69 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sanford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sanford, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with North Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sanford, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Sanford, North Carolina?
Sanford, North Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Sanford, North Carolina?
People in Sanford, North Carolina can expect to live 74.7 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What percentage of Sanford, North Carolina residents are uninsured?
15.9% of residents in Sanford, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 6.0 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Sanford, North Carolina?
37.8% of adults in Sanford, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.0 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sanford, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,966 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,631 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sanford is 74.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.99 lifetimes a year.
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