Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland's life expectancy trails the nation
Cumberland County residents live to 72.8 years on average, roughly 6.3 years less than the U.S. average of 79.1 years. With 18.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits slightly above the national average of 17.5%, indicating broader health burdens.
One of North Carolina's lower-performing counties
At 72.8 years, Cumberland's life expectancy ranks among the state's lowest, sitting 1.6 years below North Carolina's 74.4-year average. The county's uninsured rate of 10.6% is better than the state's 12.5%, yet health outcomes suggest other barriers—poverty, employment, healthcare quality—drive disparities.
Neighbors reflect Cumberland's health struggles
Cumberland's 72.8-year life expectancy mirrors Craven County's 73.6 years, both reflecting challenges in eastern and central North Carolina. In contrast, Currituck (77.1) and Dare (78.2) counties to the northeast achieve significantly higher life expectancies, highlighting geographic health inequities.
Mental health access outpaces primary care supply
Cumberland offers 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national average of 65—while mental health services are notably stronger at 466 per 100,000. The uninsured rate of 10.6% means many residents still struggle to afford specialist care despite provider availability.
Insurance options are within reach
Cumberland's uninsured population should explore healthcare.gov, where most qualify for subsidies or premium tax credits based on income. Enrolling now opens doors to preventive care and mental health services that can improve long-term health outcomes.
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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.