Health Profile of Norfolk city, Virginia
Norfolk city 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
Norfolk city Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Norfolk city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Norfolk city is 75.2 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.1% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
62,663 residents in Norfolk city are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,003 973 men · 2,030 women
- 75–84 7,922 3,283 men · 4,638 women
- 65–74 15,747 6,992 men · 8,755 women
- 50–64 35,991 16,920 men · 19,071 women
Younger residents
45,210 residents in Norfolk city are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 12,258 6,027 boys · 6,232 girls
- 7–12 12,906 6,596 boys · 6,310 girls
- 3–7 11,168 5,803 boys · 5,365 girls
- 0–3 8,878 4,539 boys · 4,339 girls
About 10,697 residents in Norfolk city (4.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norfolk city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Norfolk city is about 25% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Norfolk city is about 24% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norfolk city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.8% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Norfolk city are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 360,944 cigarettes a day, 10.8 million a month, or 131.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.0 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norfolk city is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 37 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 | Norfolk city | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.09 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norfolk city is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norfolk city, Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Norfolk city, Virginia.
Is Norfolk city, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Norfolk city, Virginia 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.
Is Norfolk city, Virginia one of the healthiest counties in Virginia?
Norfolk city ranks 72nd healthiest out of 133 counties in Virginia by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Norfolk city, Virginia?
People in Norfolk city, Virginia can expect to live 75.2 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Norfolk city, Virginia?
9.1% of residents in Norfolk city, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.2 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Norfolk city, Virginia?
37.6% of adults in Norfolk city, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Norfolk city, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 360,944 cigarettes a day, 10.8 million a month, or 131.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.0 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Norfolk city is 75.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 37 lifetimes a year.
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