Martin County Health Data
Martin County, North Carolina
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Martin County, North Carolina
Martin County faces health gaps
Life expectancy in Martin County is 71.1 years, nearly 3.4 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years—a striking gap that reflects deeper health challenges. With 23.3% of residents in poor or fair health, the county sits above the national average of 21%, indicating widespread chronic illness and preventable disease.
Among lowest life expectancy in state
Martin County's 71.1-year life expectancy ranks it in the lower tier of North Carolina counties, trailing the state average by 3.3 years. This gap suggests that residents face compounding barriers—from healthcare access to economic opportunity—that impact how long people live.
Worst outcomes in this region
Martin County's 71.1-year life expectancy is notably lower than Nash County (73.5 years) and McDowell County (74.3 years), making it a health priority area. The county also struggles with primary care access at just 41 providers per 100K, the lowest ratio among its neighbors.
Underinsured and underserved
Martin County's 12.6% uninsured rate is near the state average, but the real challenge is provider scarcity: only 41 primary care doctors per 100K and 121 mental health providers per 100K leave many residents traveling far for care. This geographic and financial isolation makes routine treatment harder to access and affording it tougher without coverage.
Coverage can save your life
More than 1 in 8 Martin County residents lack health insurance, delaying care and driving up emergency room use. Check healthcare.gov or call your local health department to enroll in Medicaid or a marketplace plan—early detection prevents costly crises.
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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.