Harnett County Health Data
Harnett County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Harnett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harnett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harnett County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harnett County primary care provider availability trailing national median
Health data brief for Harnett County, North Carolina.
Harnett County has 27 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This availability is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the North Carolina state figures. Mental health care access is also different from national norms, with 111 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, nearly matching the state average of 74.4 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. About 19.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the 17% national average. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.8%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.