Northampton County Health Data
Northampton County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 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
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Northampton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northampton County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Northampton County Primary Care Provider Ratio Drastically Trails National Median
Health data brief for Northampton County, North Carolina.
Northampton County reports a primary care provider ratio of 12 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care also shows a lower density, with 96 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 72.0 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and five years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. Despite these figures, the uninsured rate is 10.2%, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Northampton County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Northampton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.