Hertford County Health Data
Hertford County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
267
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
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 Hertford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hertford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.2% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hertford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hertford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 8.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hertford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hertford 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
One in four Hertford County residents reports poor health
Health data brief for Hertford County, North Carolina.
In Hertford County, 25.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This is notably higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.2 years, which is shorter than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical access includes 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70, and 267 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 11.9%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but remains higher than the national average of 10%. 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.