Davidson County Health Data
Davidson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Davidson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Davidson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Davidson County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider availability in Davidson County lags national benchmarks
Health data brief for Davidson County, North Carolina.
Davidson County is distinguished by its low primary care provider ratio of 28 per 100,000 residents, which is far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 126 per 100,000, roughly half of the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national 17% average. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.3%, which aligns closely with the North Carolina state average of 12.5% but is higher than the national average of 10%. These figures provide a snapshot of current county health resources. 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.