Health Profile of Statesville, North Carolina
Statesville 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
Statesville Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Statesville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.1% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.0% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Statesville is 74.2 years, about 2.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.0% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,304 residents in Statesville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 637 186 men · 451 women
- 75–84 1,562 559 men · 1,003 women
- 65–74 2,184 994 men · 1,190 women
- 50–64 4,922 2,188 men · 2,735 women
Younger residents
5,571 residents in Statesville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,649 876 boys · 772 girls
- 7–12 1,742 863 boys · 879 girls
- 3–7 1,305 660 boys · 646 girls
- 0–3 875 468 boys · 407 girls
About 2,349 residents in Statesville (9.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Statesville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Statesville are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Statesville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.8% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.6% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Statesville are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,066 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 462,729 minutes a day and 168.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Statesville is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.33 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 | Statesville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.42 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Statesville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Statesville, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Statesville, NC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville, NC | 25,834 | 74.2 yrs #2/2 | 14.1% #2/2 | 36.1% #2/2 |
| Mooresville, NC | 32,577 | 76.9 yrs | 7.6% | 32.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Statesville, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than North Carolina, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Statesville, North Carolina.
What is the health grade for Statesville, North Carolina?
Statesville, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Statesville, North Carolina?
People in Statesville, North Carolina can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 2.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Statesville, North Carolina?
14.1% of residents in Statesville, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 4.2 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Statesville, North Carolina?
36.1% of adults in Statesville, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Statesville, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,066 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 462,729 minutes a day and 168.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Statesville is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.33 lifetimes a year.
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