Alexander County Health Data
Alexander County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Alexander County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alexander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alexander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alexander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alexander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alexander County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Alexander County Faces Low Primary Care Provider Availability
Health data brief for Alexander County, North Carolina.
Alexander County records 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a number significantly lower than the national median of 70. This contrast is also seen in mental health services, where the county has 91 providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 250. The data shows a life expectancy of 74.1 years, which is slightly lower than the North Carolina average of 74.4 and lower than the national average of 77. About 17.3% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.9%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national average. These statistics highlight the health landscape across the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Alexander 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Alexander County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.