Greene County Health Data
Greene County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High percentage of Greene County residents report poor health outcomes
Health data brief for Greene County, North Carolina.
In Greene County, 24.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate also stands at 17.9%, which is higher than both the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Access to care metrics show 15 primary care providers and 63 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are far below the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000 respectively. Life expectancy for residents is 74.9 years, slightly above 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 Greene 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 Greene 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.