Iredell County Health Data
Iredell County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Iredell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iredell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iredell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iredell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iredell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iredell County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Iredell County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Iredell County, North Carolina.
Residents in Iredell County report an uninsured rate of 9.9%, a figure that is lower than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and slightly lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of medical provider availability, the county has 68 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is just below the national median of 70. There are 262 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, slightly exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.4 years but remains under the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.