Mitchell County Health Data
Mitchell County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Mitchell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mitchell County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mitchell County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Mitchell County has 127 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is nearly half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data indicates that 16.7% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 11.3%, lower than the state average of 12.5% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is just below the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and several years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 47 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. 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.