Cleveland County Health Data
Cleveland County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
164
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Cleveland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cleveland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cleveland 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
Cleveland County life expectancy trails state and national averages
Health data brief for Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Cleveland County is 72.0 years, which is 2.4 years lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 and 5 years lower than the national average of 77. The data shows that 20.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider density is 44 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70, and mental health providers are available at a rate of 164 per 100,000, compared to 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.