Camden County Health Data
Camden County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
46.5
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 Camden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Camden County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Camden County Primary Care Provider Ratio Among Lowest in Region
Health data brief for Camden County, North Carolina.
Camden County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios in the region and far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 54 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate is 9.4%, lower than the national 10% average and the state 12.5% average. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years but longer than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years. Approximately 15.5% of people in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Camden County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Camden County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.