Alleghany County Health Data
Alleghany County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany leads in longevity statewide
Alleghany County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 77.3 years, nearly a full year above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Despite this longevity advantage, 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, suggesting underlying health challenges that warrant attention.
North Carolina's longevity leader
Alleghany County's 77.3-year life expectancy ranks among the highest in North Carolina, exceeding the state average of 74.4 years by nearly three years. This exceptional longevity places the county in a select group of top-performing counties statewide.
Outstanding primary care resources
Alleghany County outpaces neighboring Ashe and Avery counties in life expectancy and boasts 100 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—triple the state average. The county's 229 mental health providers per 100,000 provide abundant behavioral health support, among the best in the region.
High uninsured rate despite resources
Alleghany County's 17.3% uninsured rate is the highest in this peer group, significantly above the state average of 12.5%. Even with robust provider access, lack of insurance creates barriers for residents seeking preventive and routine care.
Insurance unlocks quality care
Nearly one in six Alleghany County residents are uninsured, missing out on preventive services and discounted care. Visit healthcare.gov, call 211, or contact Alleghany Hospital to learn about Medicaid and marketplace options in your county.
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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.