Carteret County Health Data
Carteret County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
203
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.3 per 100K
Dentists
18.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.4
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 Carteret County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carteret | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carteret | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carteret | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carteret | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carteret 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
Fewer Carteret County Residents Report Poor Health Than National Average
Health data brief for Carteret County, North Carolina.
Carteret County residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 15.3%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.6 years, which is longer than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years but remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county provides 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 203 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.3%, nearly matching the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average 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.