Forsyth County Health Data
Forsyth County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 113.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.9
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 Forsyth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Forsyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Forsyth County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Forsyth County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Forsyth County has 390 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, positioning it well above the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a high concentration of primary care providers at 114 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of overall health, 16.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy of 75.8 years is higher than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.5%, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Forsyth County, North Carolina
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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.