Health Profile of Carolina Forest, South Carolina
Carolina Forest 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
Carolina Forest Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Carolina Forest | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Carolina Forest is 80.3 years, about 4.5 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.0% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,586 residents in Carolina Forest are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 137 64 men · 74 women
- 75–84 684 382 men · 302 women
- 65–74 2,552 1,237 men · 1,315 women
- 50–64 4,213 2,025 men · 2,187 women
Younger residents
5,742 residents in Carolina Forest are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,162 1,088 boys · 1,074 girls
- 7–12 1,815 1,003 boys · 812 girls
- 3–7 1,064 642 boys · 422 girls
- 0–3 700 434 boys · 266 girls
About 314 residents in Carolina Forest (1.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carolina Forest | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Carolina Forest is about 47% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Carolina Forest is about 40% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of cancer in Carolina Forest is about 23% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carolina Forest | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.7% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Carolina Forest is about 32% higher than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Carolina Forest is about 31% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of smoking in Carolina Forest is about 16% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,060 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,662 minutes a day and 140.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carolina Forest is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.33 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 | Carolina Forest | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carolina Forest is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Carolina Forest, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Carolina Forest, SC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest, SC | 24,923 | 80.3 yrs #1/3 | 7.9% #1/3 | 31.5% #1/3 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 35,303 | 77.3 yrs | 15.9% | 34.5% |
| Socastee, SC | 22,859 | 75.9 yrs | 20.5% | 36.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carolina Forest, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than South Carolina, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carolina Forest, South Carolina.
How healthy is Carolina Forest, South Carolina?
Carolina Forest, South 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.
What is the life expectancy in Carolina Forest, South Carolina?
People in Carolina Forest, South Carolina can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 4.5 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What percentage of Carolina Forest, South Carolina residents are uninsured?
7.9% of residents in Carolina Forest, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.7 points below the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What percentage of Carolina Forest, South Carolina residents are obese?
31.5% of adults in Carolina Forest, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.4 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
What is the biggest health concern in Carolina Forest, South Carolina?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 21.1%, about 32% higher than the South Carolina rate of 16.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Carolina Forest, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,060 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 385,662 minutes a day and 140.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Carolina Forest is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.33 lifetimes a year.
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