Chatham County Health Data
Chatham County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Chatham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chatham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chatham County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chatham County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Chatham County, North Carolina.
Residents in Chatham County have a life expectancy of 79.9 years, which is more than five years longer than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and nearly three years longer than the national average of 77. The county also shows a primary care provider density of 94 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 16.1%, which is lower than the national average of 17% and the state norm. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.4%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider access is 179 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. 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.