Gates County Health Data
Gates County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
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 Gates County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gates County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gates County uninsured rate remains below state and national averages
Health data brief for Gates County, North Carolina.
The uninsured rate in Gates County is 9.2%, which is lower than both the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Regarding general health outcomes, 18.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The average life expectancy for Gates County residents is 74.6 years, which is slightly higher than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Provider data for primary care and mental health is not currently available for this county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Get Care in Gates County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gates County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.