Person County Health Data
Person County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 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
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Person County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Person | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Person | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Person | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Person | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Person 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
Person County Primary Care Access Trails National Provider Median
Health data brief for Person County, North Carolina.
In Person County, the number of primary care providers per 100,000 residents is 36. This figure is roughly half the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. For other medical services, the county records 108 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 74.8 years. This is similar to the North Carolina state mark of 74.4 years but lower than the national expectation of roughly 77 years. Additionally, 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national figure. The uninsured rate stands at 10.9%, which is lower than the state mark of 12.5% and comparable to the 10% national rate. 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.