New Hanover County Health Data
New Hanover County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
592
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.1 per 100K
Dentists
1.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 New Hanover County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | New Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | New Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | New Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 8.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | New Hanover | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare New Hanover 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
New Hanover Mental Health Provider Availability More Than Doubles National Rate
Health data brief for New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Mental health provider density in New Hanover County reached 592 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. For clinical coverage, the county records 92 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, surpassing the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and slightly exceeding the national average of 77 years. Approximately 13.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 10.9%, lower than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% but just above the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in New Hanover County, North Carolina
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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.