Perquimans County Health Data
Perquimans County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Perquimans County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perquimans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perquimans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perquimans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perquimans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perquimans 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
Perquimans County Primary Care Provider Density Below National Median
Health data brief for Perquimans County, North Carolina.
Perquimans County has a primary care provider ratio of 15 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider density is also lower, at 67 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 73.7 years, trailing the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is identical to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Perquimans County is 11.5%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Perquimans 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 Perquimans 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.