Craven County Health Data
Craven County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 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
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
326
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Craven County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Craven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Craven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Craven | 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) | 59.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Craven | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Craven County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Craven County mental health provider access exceeds national median levels
Health data brief for Craven County, North Carolina.
Mental health provider availability in Craven County is a standout metric, with 326 providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other health indicators, the county reports a life expectancy of 73.6 years, which is shorter than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. About 19.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Craven is 11.0%, which is lower than the state's 12.5% but slightly higher than the national 10% average. Primary care provider availability sits at 75 per 100,000, which is near the national median of 70. These statistics reflect the current health landscape in the county based on federal reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.