Jones County Health Data
Jones County, North Carolina
Health Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jones County, North Carolina
Serious health crisis in rural county
Jones County residents have a life expectancy of just 72.4 years—nearly 2.2 years below the U.S. average of 74.6 years. Nearly 22% report poor or fair health, more than double the national average, signaling a deep public health challenge.
Among state's worst health outcomes
At 72.4 years, Jones County's life expectancy trails North Carolina's 74.4-year average by two full years, placing it among the state's most vulnerable regions. With 21.8% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces compounding chronic disease burdens.
Struggling far worse than neighbors
Jones County's 72.4-year life expectancy lags every nearby county, including Lenoir (70.9 years) and Lee (73.8 years). At 21.8% poor/fair health, Jones faces the steepest health disparities in its region.
Sparse provider network; moderate coverage
Jones County's uninsured rate of 13.6% exceeds the state average, but the real crisis is provider access: only 43 mental health providers per 100,000—among the lowest statewide. Just 65 primary care providers per 100,000 serve a population struggling with serious chronic conditions.
Urgent: secure health coverage now
Jones County residents face a severe health crisis compounded by insurance gaps and scarce providers. Act now: visit Healthcare.gov, contact 2-1-1 for local navigation help, and ask rural health centers about sliding-scale services.
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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.