Hyde County Health Data
Hyde County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
108.1
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 Hyde County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hyde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hyde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hyde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hyde | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hyde 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
Hyde County uninsured rate exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Hyde County, North Carolina.
Hyde County reports an uninsured rate of 18.9%. This is higher than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Mental health care access includes 22 providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. Primary care availability is also lower than the national norm, with 22 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. Despite these figures, life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, which is longer than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 25.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hyde County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hyde County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.