Health Profile of Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson 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
Wilson Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wilson | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.4% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.8% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wilson is 76.2 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.8% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,964 residents in Wilson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 845 230 men · 614 women
- 75–84 1,729 749 men · 980 women
- 65–74 3,417 1,533 men · 1,884 women
- 50–64 6,973 3,290 men · 3,683 women
Younger residents
7,308 residents in Wilson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,479 1,131 boys · 1,348 girls
- 7–12 2,227 1,108 boys · 1,119 girls
- 3–7 1,512 795 boys · 716 girls
- 0–3 1,090 579 boys · 512 girls
About 2,308 residents in Wilson (6.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wilson | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.0% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 45.1% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Wilson is about 37% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of obesity in Wilson is about 26% higher than in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wilson | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.7% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.3% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Wilson is about 36% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of smoking in Wilson is about 24% higher than in North Carolina. The rate of binge drinking in Wilson is about 17% lower than in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,833 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 768,164 minutes a day and 280.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wilson is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.00 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 | Wilson | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.88 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wilson is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wilson, 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 Wilson, North Carolina.
Is Wilson, North Carolina a healthy place to live?
Wilson, 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 Wilson, North Carolina?
People in Wilson, North Carolina can expect to live 76.2 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Wilson, North Carolina?
13.4% of residents in Wilson, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 3.5 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
What percentage of Wilson, North Carolina residents are obese?
45.1% of adults in Wilson, North Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 9.3 points above the North Carolina rate of 35.8%.
What is the biggest health concern in Wilson, North Carolina?
Compared with North Carolina as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.0%, about 37% higher than the North Carolina rate of 12.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wilson, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,833 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 768,164 minutes a day and 280.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wilson is 76.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.00 lifetimes a year.
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