Hoke County Health Data

Hoke County, North Carolina

Health Score

33/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 74.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.2%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

21

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

204

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hoke County, North Carolina

Hoke County faces health barriers

Life expectancy in Hoke County is 72.7 years, nearly 2 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. Over 1 in 5 residents (20.8%) report poor or fair health, well above the national average of 18%.

Hoke lags behind North Carolina

At 72.7 years, Hoke's life expectancy falls nearly 2 years short of North Carolina's 74.4-year state average. The county ranks among the state's more challenged communities on health outcomes.

Acute provider shortage

Hoke has just 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the region. Mental health providers number 204 per 100,000, also below average, limiting residents' care options.

11.2% of Hoke residents uninsured

Combined with severe provider shortages, Hoke's 11.2% uninsured rate leaves residents with few local options. Many residents must travel long distances for basic healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hoke County, NC?
Hoke County has a health score of 33/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #65 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Hoke County?
Life expectancy in Hoke County is 72.7 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Hoke County below the state average.
How does Hoke County health compare to the North Carolina average?
Hoke County's health score of 33/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Hoke County?
Key health factors for Hoke County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (11.2%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 204:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hoke County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 33/100 ("Below Average"), Hoke County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Hoke County?
Hoke County's health score of 33/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 11.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.