Halifax County Health Data
Halifax County, North Carolina
Health Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Halifax County, North Carolina
Halifax faces serious health challenges
Life expectancy in Halifax County is just 70.4 years—nearly 4 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. A quarter of residents (25.2%) report poor or fair health, signaling widespread health struggles.
Halifax lags significantly behind NC
At 70.4 years, Halifax's life expectancy trails North Carolina's state average of 74.4 years by 4 full years. The county ranks among the state's most challenged on health outcomes, with urgent need for intervention.
Provider scarcity compounds the crisis
Halifax has just 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—roughly 40% below state averages. Mental health support is similarly scarce at 176 providers per 100,000, leaving residents with limited local options.
12.2% of Halifax lacks health coverage
With limited providers and 12.2% uninsured, residents face a double bind: difficult access and inadequate safety nets. The combination of provider shortages and coverage gaps exacerbates existing health crises.
Healthcare access is a lifeline here
Halifax residents urgently need coverage—visit the NC health marketplace or call 1-855-408-1010 for free enrollment help. Coverage opens doors to preventive care that could extend and improve lives.
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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.