Macon County Health Data
Macon County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.7
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 Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Levels
Health data brief for Macon County, North Carolina.
Residents in Macon County face an uninsured rate of 16.2%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 75.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 74.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. About 17.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. The county has 56 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. There are 224 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.