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Average life expectancy (differences by county, gender and race available)
Current Value
76.6
Definition
Data Description
Life expectancy is used globally as a comprehensive measure of health, similar to self-reported health behavior. While life expectancy statewide has increased slightly over the past decade according to Healthy People 2020 data, disparities persist. The highest life expectancy in any North Carolina county is in Orange County at 82.1 years while the lowest is in Halifax at 73.0 years, a ten year difference. There are also significant differences between genders and racial/ethnic groups.
Data Source:
2020 State of North Carolina and 2018-2020 County Life Expectancy at Birth
For differences by zip code within counties, visit: https://www.cityhealthdashboard.com/nc/ For example, there is a 16-year difference in life expectancy in Asheville (where NCCHW is based)
For Healthy People target information: https://publichealth.nc.gov/hnc2020/docs/2017-HNC2020-AnnualDataUpdate.pdf
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