Dare County Health Data
Dare County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 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
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.2 per 100K
Dentists
16.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Dare County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 11.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 7.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dare 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
Dare County reports exceptionally low rate of poor health among residents
Health data brief for Dare County, North Carolina.
The most distinctive health metric in Dare County is the poor/fair health rate, which is just 12.3%. This is significantly lower than the national average of 17% and the state average. Life expectancy in Dare County is 78.2 years, which exceeds both the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, which is lower than the state's 12.5% but slightly above the national 10% average. Regarding healthcare access, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 215 per 100,000, also trailing the national median of 250. These statistics are provided by the CDC and HHS. 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.