Moore County Health Data
Moore County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
273
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.4
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 Moore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moore 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
Moore County primary care provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Moore County, North Carolina.
Moore County has 111 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, matching the national average of 77 years and exceeding the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, which is lower than the statewide average of 12.5% and nearly matches the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is 273 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Additionally, 14.2% of adults in Moore County report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.