Duplin County Health Data

Duplin County, North Carolina

Health Score

24/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

State avg 74.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

23

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

75

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Duplin County, North Carolina

Duplin faces the nation's worst health crisis

Duplin County residents live to 73.8 years, about 5.3 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 years, and face the highest poor/fair health rate (22.6%) among these eight counties. This rate dramatically exceeds the national average of 17.5%, reflecting severe population health distress.

Duplin ranks among North Carolina's worst

With a life expectancy of 73.8 years, Duplin falls 0.6 years below North Carolina's 74.4-year average, while its 15.7% uninsured rate stands highest among all eight counties—nearly 3.2 percentage points above the state average. These metrics signal economic hardship and healthcare access barriers.

Duplin's crisis stands out even among struggling peers

While Craven (73.6) and Davidson (73.3) share Duplin's low life expectancy, Duplin's 22.6% poor/fair health rate is sharply worse than any peer—nearly 5 percentage points above the next-highest. The high uninsured rate and low provider supply suggest Duplin faces unique barriers.

Severe provider shortages compound access crisis

Duplin has only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-third the national average—and just 75 mental health providers per 100,000. Combined with the highest uninsured rate at 15.7%, residents face a triple bind: few providers, high poverty, and inability to pay.

Coverage is critical for Duplin's health

Duplin's 15.7% uninsured rate—highest in this group—demands immediate action at healthcare.gov, where most residents qualify for substantial subsidies. Getting insured is essential to breaking the cycle that drives Duplin's alarming health disparities and high rates of poor health reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Duplin County, NC?
Duplin County has a health score of 24/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #81 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Duplin County?
Life expectancy in Duplin County is 73.8 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Duplin County below the state average.
How does Duplin County health compare to the North Carolina average?
Duplin County's health score of 24/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 73.8 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 15.7% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Duplin County?
Key health factors for Duplin County include: life expectancy (73.8 years), uninsured rate (15.7%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 75:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Duplin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 24/100 ("Below Average"), Duplin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.8 years. 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Duplin County?
Duplin County's health score of 24/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 15.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.