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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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.