Graham County Health Data
Graham County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.4
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 Graham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Graham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Graham County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Graham County uninsured rate higher than state and national levels
Health data brief for Graham County, North Carolina.
In Graham County, 16.5% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is notably higher than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. The ratio of healthcare providers is also lower than national benchmarks, with 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70, and 99 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. About 19.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 74.5 years, nearly identical to the state average of 74.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Graham 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 Graham 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.