Guilford County Health Data
Guilford County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
354
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
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 Guilford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Guilford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Guilford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Guilford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Guilford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Guilford County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Guilford County mental health provider ratio exceeds national benchmarks
Health data brief for Guilford County, North Carolina.
Guilford County reports 354 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure sits higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For clinical context, the county’s primary care provider ratio is 81 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, which is longer than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years but shorter than the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 17.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Guilford County is 10.1%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and nearly matches 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.