Davidson County Health Data
Davidson County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson's health outcomes significantly lag nation
Davidson County residents live to 73.3 years, roughly 5.8 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 years. With 17.9% reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 17.5%—the county faces serious health headwinds.
Among North Carolina's worst health performers
Davidson's life expectancy of 73.3 years trails North Carolina's 74.4-year state average by 1.1 years, placing it among the state's lowest-performing counties. The uninsured rate of 12.3% equals the state average, suggesting broader structural barriers—not just access—drive poor outcomes.
Inland counties face shared health crises
Davidson's 73.3 years mirrors neighboring Duplin County (73.8) and Craven County (73.6), all facing similar challenges in central and eastern North Carolina. In contrast, coastal Dare (78.2) and Currituck (77.1) counties enjoy life expectancies nearly 5 years higher, highlighting stark regional disparities.
Primary care and mental health providers scarce
Davidson has only 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the national average of 65—and just 126 mental health providers per 100,000. These shortages, combined with a 12.3% uninsured rate, mean many residents travel far for care or forgo treatment entirely.
Healthcare coverage starts here
Davidson's uninsured population should visit healthcare.gov today—most will qualify for subsidies or tax credits that make plans affordable. Getting covered is the first step toward accessing the primary and mental health care that can help improve Davidson's health trajectory.
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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.