Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
275
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
56.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.0
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 Henderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henderson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Henderson County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Henderson County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Henderson County is 77.4 years. This figure is longer than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. For clinical care, the county has 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are 275 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, also higher than the national median of 250. About 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. However, the uninsured rate in Henderson County is 13.6%, which is higher than both the state average of 12.5% and 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.