Alleghany County Health Data
Alleghany County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
229
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.6 per 100K
Dentists
18.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Alleghany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alleghany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alleghany 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
High Uninsured Rate Recorded in Alleghany County
Health data brief for Alleghany County, North Carolina.
Alleghany County reports an uninsured rate of 17.3%, which is higher than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 77.3 years, exceeding both the state average of 74.4 and the national average of 77. Health self-assessments show that 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. For medical services, there are 100 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 229 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. This report summarizes key health and provider data points for the area. Explore state-level data.
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.