Harnett County Health Data
Harnett County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett slightly below national average
Life expectancy in Harnett County stands at 74.5 years, roughly matching the U.S. average of 74.5 years. However, 19.5% report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 18%.
Harnett edges ahead of NC average
At 74.5 years, Harnett's life expectancy slightly exceeds North Carolina's state average of 74.4 years, placing it near the middle of the state's county rankings. The uninsured rate of 11.8% is marginally better than the state's 12.5%.
Primary care access needs improvement
Harnett offers just 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—substantially below state norms. With 111 mental health providers per 100,000, mental healthcare is also limited.
11.8% of Harnett residents uninsured
Nearly 1 in 8 Harnett residents lack health insurance, and with fewer primary care providers available, seeking care becomes harder. Many residents travel outside the county for routine medical services.
Coverage matters in rural Harnett
Check your eligibility for NC marketplace plans or Medicaid at nchealthplans.gov. With limited local providers, insurance helps you travel and receive the care you need.
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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.