Beaufort County Health Data
Beaufort County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
207
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Beaufort County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 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) | 77.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beaufort County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beaufort County Reports Lower Life Expectancy Than State Norms
Health data brief for Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Residents of Beaufort County have a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 74.4 and the national average of 77. About 19.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 12.2%, slightly lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. There are 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 207 per 100,000 residents, which is also lower than the national median of 250. This reporting provides a view of the health data currently recorded for the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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.