Beaufort County Health Data
Beaufort County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Beaufort trails national health benchmarks
Beaufort County residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years, falling short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly 2.7 years. The county's 19.9% poor or fair health rate is slightly above the national average, reflecting a population facing notable health challenges.
Below North Carolina state average
Beaufort County's 73.7-year life expectancy lags the state average of 74.4 years, placing it in the lower tier of North Carolina county health rankings. This gap indicates the county faces similar or worse health challenges than the broader state population.
Coastal county faces headwinds
Beaufort County's 73.7-year life expectancy trails most neighboring eastern North Carolina counties and significantly trails the state average. The county provides 52 primary care providers and 207 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering moderate access despite health outcome gaps.
Insurance rates solid, outcomes lag
Beaufort County's 12.2% uninsured rate is below the state average, yet health outcomes remain below expectations, suggesting barriers beyond coverage alone—likely including poverty, chronic disease burden, and healthcare delivery gaps. Residents with insurance may still face challenges accessing or affording specialized care.
Ensure your family is covered
Beaufort County faces higher-than-average health challenges despite relatively good insurance rates. Make sure you're covered: visit healthcare.gov, call 211, or contact Beaufort County Health Department to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans in your area.
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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.