Health Profile of Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville 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
Thomasville Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Thomasville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Thomasville is 74.9 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.9% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,917 residents in Thomasville are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 567 166 men · 401 women
- 75–84 1,203 439 men · 765 women
- 65–74 1,714 792 men · 922 women
- 50–64 4,432 1,977 men · 2,455 women
Younger residents
5,285 residents in Thomasville are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,445 777 boys · 668 girls
- 7–12 1,624 826 boys · 797 girls
- 3–7 1,297 628 boys · 668 girls
- 0–3 920 430 boys · 490 girls
About 1,790 residents in Thomasville (8.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Thomasville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Thomasville are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Thomasville | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.7% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Thomasville are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,355 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 432,908 minutes a day and 158.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Thomasville is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.01 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 | Thomasville | 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 Thomasville is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Thomasville, NC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Thomasville, NC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville, NC | 22,437 | 74.9 yrs #2/2 | 13.6% #2/2 | 37.5% #2/2 |
| High Point, NC | 103,810 | 76.1 yrs | 11.1% | 36.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Thomasville, 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 Thomasville, North Carolina.
Is Thomasville, North Carolina a healthy place to live?
Thomasville, 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 life expectancy in Thomasville, North Carolina?
People in Thomasville, North Carolina can expect to live 74.9 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Thomasville, North Carolina?
13.6% of residents in Thomasville, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.8 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Thomasville, North Carolina?
37.5% of adults in Thomasville, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Thomasville, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,355 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 432,908 minutes a day and 158.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Thomasville is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.01 lifetimes a year.
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