Pender County Health Data
Pender County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
164
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Pender County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pender | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pender | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pender | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pender | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pender County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pender County Life Expectancy Surpasses North Carolina State Average
Health data brief for Pender County, North Carolina.
Pender County reports a life expectancy of 75.7 years, exceeding the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare providers is lower than national benchmarks, with 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Similarly, mental health provider density is 164 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.7%, lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate slightly above the national average of 17%. 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.