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Alamance County Health Data

Alamance County, North Carolina

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025

Health Score

41/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

State avg 74.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

192

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.7%

State avg 19.1%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

21.2

per 100K residentsCDC: 38.5 per 100K

Dentists

5.2

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

9.8

per 100K residents

Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Alamance County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureAlamanceState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.9%37.5%37.6%1.4 pts worse than state
Diabetes10.7%11.2%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure33.4%35.3%33.5%1.9 pts better than state
Depression24.6%25.8%24.1%1.2 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureAlamanceState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.3%16.0%16.3%1.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking15.2%15.9%17.8%0.7 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity23.7%25.3%27.0%1.6 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureAlamanceState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup78.5%78.1%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)59.0%59.7%57.3%0.7 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)79.1%77.3%73.3%1.8 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureAlamanceState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.0%18.5%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration36.7%35.6%37.3%1.1 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alamance County nationally on high blood pressure.

Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.

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Data Story

Primary Care Access in Alamance County Trails National Median

Health data brief for Alamance County, North Carolina.

By HealthByCounty Editorial Team

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Lead metric:Primary care access

Alamance County has 39 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Other data shows a life expectancy of 75.4 years, which is higher than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 12.6%, which is similar to the state average of 12.5% and higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Mental health services are supported by 192 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. This county profile provides factual health benchmarks for the region. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.

Get Care in Alamance County, North Carolina

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Alamance Regional Medical Center

ER
3/5
(336) 538-7000
1240 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27216
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Alamance County, NC?
Alamance County has a health score of 41/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025 data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Alamance County?
Life expectancy in Alamance County is 75.4 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Alamance County above the state average.
How does Alamance County health compare to the North Carolina average?
Alamance County's health score of 41/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Alamance County?
Key health factors for Alamance County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (12.6%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 192:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025.
Is Alamance County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 41/100 ("Below Average"), Alamance County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Alamance County?
Alamance County's health score of 41/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 12.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.