Health Profile of Hopewell, Virginia
Hopewell 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
Hopewell Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hopewell | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hopewell is 72.7 years, about 4.6 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,657 residents in Hopewell are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 475 103 men · 372 women
- 75–84 1,019 449 men · 570 women
- 65–74 1,950 787 men · 1,163 women
- 50–64 4,214 1,833 men · 2,381 women
Younger residents
5,571 residents in Hopewell are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,537 710 boys · 827 girls
- 7–12 1,635 873 boys · 762 girls
- 3–7 1,368 781 boys · 587 girls
- 0–3 1,032 582 boys · 450 girls
About 1,883 residents in Hopewell (8.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hopewell | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Hopewell is about 23% higher than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hopewell | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.0% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hopewell is about 33% higher than in Virginia. The rate of smoking in Hopewell is about 29% higher than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,663 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 458,293 minutes a day and 167.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hopewell is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.38 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 | Hopewell | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.40 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hopewell is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hopewell, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hopewell, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell, VA | 22,899 | 72.7 yrs #1/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 40.2% #1/2 |
| Petersburg, VA | 33,537 | 72.3 yrs | 6.5% | 47.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hopewell, Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hopewell, Virginia.
Is Hopewell, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Hopewell, Virginia 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.
How long do people live in Hopewell, Virginia?
People in Hopewell, Virginia can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 4.6 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Hopewell, Virginia?
7.9% of residents in Hopewell, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.0 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Hopewell, Virginia?
40.2% of adults in Hopewell, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.8 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Hopewell, Virginia?
Compared with Virginia as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 33.0%, about 33% higher than the Virginia rate of 24.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hopewell, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 41,663 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 15.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 458,293 minutes a day and 167.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hopewell is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.38 lifetimes a year.
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