Madison County Health Data
Madison County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
213
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.3
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Madison County lower than national median
Health data brief for Madison County, North Carolina.
Madison County reports 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is slightly higher than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Around 18.5% of adults in Madison County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.8%, sitting below the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and just above the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is 213 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Madison 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 Madison 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.