Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
466
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Cumberland County nearly doubles national median
Health data brief for Cumberland County, North Carolina.
The most distinctive data point for Cumberland County is its concentration of mental health providers, which stands at 466 per 100,000 residents. This is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For other health measures, the county's life expectancy is 72.8 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 18.7%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 10.6%, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and close to the national 10% mark. Primary care provider availability is 71 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 70. These figures are derived from federal health and provider databases. 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.