Bertie County Health Data
Bertie County, North Carolina
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bertie County, North Carolina
Bertie's health crisis demands action
Bertie County residents have a life expectancy of just 72.0 years—4.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's alarming 25.4% poor or fair health rate is among the worst in North Carolina, signaling profound health disparities.
Second-lowest life expectancy statewide
Bertie County's 72.0-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in North Carolina, trailing the state average of 74.4 years by 2.4 years. Only a handful of counties face comparable health challenges, making this a critical area for state and local intervention.
Eastern NC health disparities deep
Bertie County's 72.0-year life expectancy is significantly lower than neighboring Beaufort (73.7) and most other eastern North Carolina counties. The county's 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents fall below state averages, and mental health providers at 71 per 100,000 are among the lowest in the region.
Low uninsurance masks deeper issues
Bertie County's 11.7% uninsured rate is below the state average, yet health outcomes are among North Carolina's worst—indicating structural barriers beyond insurance coverage. Limited provider capacity, poverty, and chronic disease prevalence create compounding challenges for residents seeking and receiving care.
Health equity starts with coverage
Bertie County faces North Carolina's most severe health disparities, with life expectancy among the lowest in the state. Ensure complete family coverage: visit healthcare.gov, call 211, or reach Bertie County Health Department to access Medicaid and marketplace options available to you.
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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.