Camden County Health Data

Camden County, North Carolina

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Camden County, North Carolina

Camden's life expectancy near national pace

Camden County residents live to 75.9 years, running about three years behind the U.S. life expectancy of 78.9 years. The 15.5% poor/fair health rate sits slightly below the 17% national average, showing moderately good health overall.

Solid performer within North Carolina

Camden's 75.9-year life expectancy exceeds the state average of 74.4 years by 1.5 years, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier of NC counties. The 15.5% poor/fair health rate also aligns well with state trends.

Mid-range outcomes regionally

Camden's 75.9-year life expectancy falls between Carteret (75.6 years) and Caldwell (72.4 years), reflecting moderate health status regionally. However, Camden's 19 primary care providers per 100,000 ranks lowest in the group—well below even Bladen (24 per 100K).

Good uninsured rate, but thin provider network

Camden's 9.4% uninsured rate is better than North Carolina's 12.5% average, meaning most residents have coverage. However, the county struggles with only 54 mental health providers per 100,000—severely limiting behavioral health capacity despite decent primary care insurance rates.

Secure coverage and access

Camden's strong uninsured rates are a community win, but those without coverage should verify their options through the marketplace. Having insurance in hand ensures you can access the limited provider capacity available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Camden County, NC?
Camden County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #17 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Camden County?
Life expectancy in Camden County is 75.9 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Camden County above the state average.
How does Camden County health compare to the North Carolina average?
Camden County's health score of 62/100 is above the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Camden County?
Key health factors for Camden County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (9.4%), and primary care physician access (19:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Camden County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Camden County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Camden County healthier than the North Carolina average?
Camden County's health score of 62/100 exceeds the North Carolina average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Camden County has better primary care access (19:1 ratio) than the state average (52:1).

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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.