Alamance County Health Data
Alamance County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Alamance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alamance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alamance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 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
| Measure | Alamance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 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, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Alamance County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Alamance County, North Carolina.
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 CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.