Haywood County Health Data
Haywood County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 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
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
407
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.8 per 100K
Dentists
9.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 Haywood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haywood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haywood 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
Haywood County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Haywood County, North Carolina.
Haywood County reports 407 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 69 per 100,000, which is just below the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 74.6 years, slightly longer than the state average of 74.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 15.7%, which is lower than both the North Carolina state figures and the national average of 17%. Approximately 12.2% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the state average of 12.5%. 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.