Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson leads on life expectancy
At 77.4 years, Henderson County residents live nearly 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years. Just 15.9% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 18%.
A North Carolina health champion
Henderson's 77.4-year life expectancy significantly exceeds North Carolina's 74.4-year state average—among the best in the state. However, its 13.6% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 12.5%.
Top-tier provider access
Henderson offers 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 275 mental health providers per 100,000, providing strong healthcare infrastructure. This robust network supports the county's excellent health outcomes.
13.6% of Henderson residents uninsured
Despite abundant providers, about 1 in 7 Henderson residents lack health insurance coverage. This gap means some miss preventive care even in a county with exceptional healthcare resources.
Bridge the coverage gap today
Visit nchealthplans.gov to compare plans or call 1-855-408-1010 for free help enrolling. Henderson's excellent providers are best accessed with coverage in place.
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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.