Edgecombe County Health Data
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Edgecombe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edgecombe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edgecombe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edgecombe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edgecombe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Edgecombe County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Edgecombe trails state and national levels
Health data brief for Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Edgecombe County records 74 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity is also reflected in the county’s primary care provider rate, which stands at 39 per 100,000 compared to a national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 70.5 years, nearly four years shorter than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and well below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 23.0% of adults in Edgecombe report being in poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, slightly lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. 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.