Nash County Health Data
Nash County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 Nash County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nash County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adult health perception in Nash County trails national average
Health data brief for Nash County, North Carolina.
Nash County reports that 20.9% of adults are in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 14.0%, exceeding both the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 73.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in the county, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is reported at 155 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.