Granville County Health Data
Granville County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
396
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.0
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 Granville County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Granville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Granville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Granville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Granville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Granville County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Granville County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median level
Health data brief for Granville County, North Carolina.
Granville County has 396 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio of 52 per 100,000 is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.6 years, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Granville is 12.0%, which is slightly lower than the North Carolina 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.