Martin County Health Data
Martin County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Martin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Martin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Martin 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
Life expectancy in Martin County falls below state average
Health data brief for Martin County, North Carolina.
Residents of Martin County have a life expectancy of 71.1 years, which is shorter than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's rate of adults reporting poor or fair health is 23.3%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Martin County's uninsured rate is 12.6%, nearly matching the statewide average of 12.5% and exceeding the national average of 10%. Access to care figures include 41 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 121 mental health providers per 100,000 people. These provider ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Martin 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 Martin 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.