Health Profile of Northampton County, Virginia
Northampton County 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
Northampton County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Northampton County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Northampton County is 82.0 years, about 4.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.5% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,983 residents in Northampton County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 456 129 men · 327 women
- 75–84 929 396 men · 533 women
- 65–74 1,806 857 men · 950 women
- 50–64 2,792 1,302 men · 1,490 women
Younger residents
2,199 residents in Northampton County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 661 393 boys · 268 girls
- 7–12 678 370 boys · 308 girls
- 3–7 506 274 boys · 233 girls
- 0–3 354 210 boys · 144 girls
About 685 residents in Northampton County (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Northampton County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.7% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Northampton County is about 35% higher than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Northampton County is about 31% higher than in Virginia. The rate of obesity in Northampton County is about 20% higher than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Northampton County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.7% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Northampton County is about 20% higher than in Virginia. The rate of binge drinking in Northampton County is about 18% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,746 cigarettes a day, 562,378 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 206,205 minutes a day and 75.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northampton County is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.75 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 | Northampton County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.58 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Northampton County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Northampton County, VA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How Northampton County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County, VA | 12,059 | 82.0 yrs #1/3 | 10.1% #2/3 | 43.7% #3/3 |
| Mathews County, VA | 8,540 | 82.0 yrs | 6.8% | 34.5% |
| Accomack County, VA | 33,335 | 76.9 yrs | 11.0% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Northampton County, 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 Northampton County, Virginia.
Is Northampton County, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Northampton County, 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.
Is Northampton County, Virginia one of the healthiest counties in Virginia?
Northampton County ranks 88th 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 Northampton County, Virginia?
People in Northampton County, Virginia can expect to live 82.0 years on average, 4.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of Northampton County, Virginia residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in Northampton County, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.2 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Northampton County, Virginia?
43.7% of adults in Northampton County, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.4 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
What is the biggest health concern in Northampton County, Virginia?
Compared with Virginia as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.4%, about 35% higher than the Virginia rate of 12.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Northampton County, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,746 cigarettes a day, 562,378 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 206,205 minutes a day and 75.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Northampton County is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.75 lifetimes a year.
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