Health Profile of Wake County, North Carolina

Overall Health Rating

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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General Health Overview

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Metric Wake County North Carolina Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 80.2 77.1 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 8.2% 10.4% 8.5%

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Wake County North Carolina Avg US Average
Diabetes 7.9% 12.4% 11.3%
Cancer 5.1% 6.8% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 4.2% 7.5% 7.1%
Self-Rated Poor Health 9.6% 16.8% 16.3%

Health Behaviors

Behavior Wake County North Carolina Avg US Average
Smokers 12.7% 20.7% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 17.3% 14.8% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 15.9% 25.3% 25.1%

Air Quality

Metric Wake County North Carolina Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 6.72 5.99 6.09