Cabarrus County Health Data
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
346
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Cabarrus County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cabarrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cabarrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cabarrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cabarrus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cabarrus County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
Data Story
Cabarrus County Uninsured Rate Ranks Lower Than State and National Levels
Health data brief for Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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The uninsured rate in Cabarrus County is 8.8%, a figure that is lower than the national average of 10% and significantly lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5%. This measurement accompanies a life expectancy of 77.2 years, which sits just above the national average of 77 years and nearly three years beyond the state average of 74.4 years. The county maintains 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70. Mental health care availability is also higher than the national norm, with 346 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the 250 median. Additionally, 15.3% of residents report poor or fair health, staying below the national average of 17%. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.