Chowan County Health Data
Chowan County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Chowan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chowan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adults in Chowan County report higher rates of fair health
Health data brief for Chowan County, North Carolina.
About 20.7% of adults in Chowan County report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s primary care provider density is 73 per 100,000 residents, slightly exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy for the county is 74.4 years, matching the North Carolina state average but trailing the national average of 77 years by roughly 2.6 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.5%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. Access to mental health care is measured at 158 providers per 100,000 residents, which is 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.