Jones County Health Data
Jones County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
108.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.4
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones 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
Jones County Mental Health Provider Availability Below National Norms
Health data brief for Jones County, North Carolina.
In Jones County, there are 43 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. This provider ratio is accompanied by a life expectancy of 72.4 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and nearly five years below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.6%, which is higher than both the state average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 21.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 65 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jones 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 Jones 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.