Health Profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem 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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B
Winston-Salem Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Winston-Salem | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.5% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.1% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Winston-Salem is 76.1 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, higher than the North Carolina average of 9.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.1% of residents, higher than the North Carolina average of 16.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
73,382 residents in Winston-Salem are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,463 1,454 men · 3,008 women
- 75–84 9,933 3,983 men · 5,950 women
- 65–74 18,380 7,931 men · 10,450 women
- 50–64 40,606 19,558 men · 21,048 women
Younger residents
50,209 residents in Winston-Salem are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 16,520 8,294 boys · 8,226 girls
- 7–12 14,622 7,270 boys · 7,352 girls
- 3–7 10,845 5,417 boys · 5,428 girls
- 0–3 8,221 4,148 boys · 4,073 girls
About 13,070 residents in Winston-Salem (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Winston-Salem | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 35.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Winston-Salem are about the same as in North Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Winston-Salem | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.7% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.1% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Winston-Salem are about the same as in North Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 333,026 cigarettes a day, 10.0 million a month, or 121.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winston-Salem is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 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 | Winston-Salem | North Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.28 | 5.99 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Winston-Salem is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Winston-Salem, North Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than North Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Is Winston-Salem, North Carolina a healthy place to live?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
People in Winston-Salem, North Carolina can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the North Carolina average of 77.1.
How many people lack health insurance in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
11.5% of residents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 1.7 points above the North Carolina rate of 9.9%.
How common is obesity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
35.7% of adults in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 333,026 cigarettes a day, 10.0 million a month, or 121.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.3 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winston-Salem is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 33 lifetimes a year.
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