Brunswick County Health Data
Brunswick County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.9
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 Brunswick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brunswick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brunswick County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Brunswick County Life Expectancy Surpasses the North Carolina Average
Health data brief for Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Brunswick County is 77.1 years, exceeding the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and matching the national average of 77 years. While longevity metrics align with national trends, the county has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 126 per 100,000, roughly half of the national median of 250. The percentage of residents in poor or fair health is 14.8%, lower than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 10.3%, which is slightly higher than the national 10% average but lower than the state average of 12.5%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Brunswick County, North Carolina
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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.