McDowell County Health Data

McDowell County has a health score of 28/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #76 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in McDowell County is 74.3 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making McDowell County below the state average.

McDowell County's health score of 28/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 74.3 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.6% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for McDowell County include: life expectancy (74.3 years), uninsured rate (13.6%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 212:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 28/100 ("Below Average"), McDowell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.3 years. 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

McDowell County's health score of 28/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 13.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.