Pasquotank County Health Data
Pasquotank County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
263
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
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 Pasquotank County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pasquotank | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pasquotank | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pasquotank | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pasquotank | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pasquotank County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pasquotank County Poor or Fair Health Reports Surpass National Rate
Health data brief for Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
In Pasquotank County, 18.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, trailing both the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.9%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% and slightly below the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 263 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.