Mecklenburg County Health Data
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
418
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.1
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 Mecklenburg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mecklenburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mecklenburg County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mecklenburg County mental health provider ratio exceeds national benchmark
Health data brief for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County reports 418 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that significantly exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy of 78.8 years is higher than both the national average of 77 years and the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 93 per 100,000 residents, also higher than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 11.3%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national figure of 10%. Approximately 15.5% of adults in Mecklenburg County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.