Burke County Health Data
Burke County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
331
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.8
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 Burke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burke County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Burke County Poor Health Reports Exceed State and National Figures
Health data brief for Burke County, North Carolina.
In Burke County, 18.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. This occurs alongside a life expectancy of 74.2 years, which is nearly three years shorter than the national average of 77 years and slightly below the state average of 74.4 years. The county has 331 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, primary care provider access is at 63 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 13.5%, exceeding the North Carolina average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.