Anson County Health Data
Anson County, North Carolina
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Anson County, North Carolina
Anson faces serious health crisis
Anson County residents have a life expectancy of just 70.4 years—nearly six years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 23.4% poor or fair health rate is among the worst in North Carolina, signaling urgent health equity concerns.
Lowest life expectancy in state
Anson County's 70.4-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in North Carolina, trailing the state average of 74.4 years by four full years. This gap represents one of the state's most significant health disparities and demands targeted intervention.
Stark contrast to healthier counties
Anson County's 70.4-year life expectancy trails nearly every neighboring county significantly; Stanly and Union counties both show longer lifespans. The county's 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents are adequate on paper but may not reach all community members effectively.
Access and health behaviors matter
Anson County's 12.5% uninsured rate matches the state average, yet health outcomes remain starkly worse, suggesting barriers beyond insurance—including poverty, limited mental health resources (87 per 100,000), and chronic disease burden. Residents face compounding challenges in translating insurance access into actual health gains.
Health starts with coverage
Anson County faces North Carolina's most urgent health crisis, with life expectancy far below state averages. Ensure you and your family are insured: visit healthcare.gov, call 211, or reach out to Anson County Health Department to explore Medicaid and marketplace options.
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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.