Health Profile of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island 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
Hilton Head Island Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hilton Head Island | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hilton Head Island is 81.1 years, about 5.3 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.9% of residents, lower than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,600 residents in Hilton Head Island are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,723 754 men · 969 women
- 75–84 4,326 2,104 men · 2,222 women
- 65–74 6,954 3,307 men · 3,647 women
- 50–64 8,597 3,969 men · 4,628 women
Younger residents
4,535 residents in Hilton Head Island are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,567 807 boys · 759 girls
- 7–12 1,367 732 boys · 635 girls
- 3–7 930 520 boys · 410 girls
- 0–3 671 398 boys · 274 girls
About 3,034 residents in Hilton Head Island (8.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hilton Head Island | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hilton Head Island is about 41% higher than in South Carolina. The rate of obesity in Hilton Head Island is about 33% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of diabetes in Hilton Head Island is about 24% lower than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hilton Head Island | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.5% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hilton Head Island is about 46% lower than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hilton Head Island is about 37% lower than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,370 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 400,068 minutes a day and 146.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hilton Head Island is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.42 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 | Hilton Head Island | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.10 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hilton Head Island is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hilton Head Island, SC Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hilton Head Island, SC compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 35,733 | 81.1 yrs #1/2 | 10.1% #2/2 | 26.9% #1/2 |
| Bluffton, SC | 29,398 | 79.5 yrs | 8.4% | 28.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Is Hilton Head Island, South Carolina a healthy place to live?
Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?
People in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What percentage of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, about the same as the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
How common is obesity in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?
26.9% of adults in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.1 points below the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,370 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 400,068 minutes a day and 146.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hilton Head Island is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.42 lifetimes a year.
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