Moore County Health Data
Moore County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Moore County, North Carolina
Moore County's excellent health story
Moore County's 77.0-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 2.5 years, placing it among the nation's healthier counties. With just 14.2% of residents in poor or fair health—well below the national 21%—Moore County residents enjoy sustained wellness that mirrors prosperous suburban areas.
Second healthiest county in state
Moore County's 77.0-year life expectancy ranks second in North Carolina, trailing only Mecklenburg County's 78.8 years and exceeding the state average of 74.4 years by 2.6 years. The county's 14.2% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest statewide, reflecting strong community health management and economic stability.
Clear health leader in region
Moore County's 77.0-year life expectancy significantly outpaces all nearby rural counties: 6.3 years ahead of Nash County (73.5 years), 3.2 years ahead of McDowell County (74.3 years), and 1.5 years ahead of Madison County (74.7 years). With 111 primary care providers and 273 mental health providers per 100K, Moore County has the densest healthcare infrastructure outside of Mecklenburg.
Best coverage, best access
Moore County's 10.2% uninsured rate is the lowest of any county profiled and well below the state average of 12.5%, reflecting high employment and stable incomes. With 111 primary care providers per 100K—second only to Mecklenburg—residents enjoy immediate access to preventive and routine care without long waits or travel.
Keep your coverage strong
Even in Moore County, 1 in 10 residents lack health insurance, risking medical debt and delayed care. Check your coverage status at healthcare.gov or through your employer to ensure uninterrupted access to the quality care that makes Moore County a health leader.
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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.