Person County Health Data
Person County, North Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Person County, North Carolina
Person County's Life Expectancy Edges Above Average
Person County residents live to 74.8 years on average, slightly outpacing the U.S. average of 76.4 years and matching the state at 74.4 years. However, 21.7% of the county reports poor or fair health—well above the national benchmark of about 17%—suggesting that extra years don't always mean healthier years.
Person County Ranks Mid-Pack in North Carolina
Person County's 74.8-year life expectancy places it slightly above the state average of 74.4 years, and its 10.9% uninsured rate beats the state's 12.5% average. This positions the county as a relative bright spot in the Piedmont region, though health disparities remain.
Healthier Than Rockingham, Behind Polk County
Person County's 74.8-year life expectancy outpaces neighboring Rockingham County (71.9 years) but lags Polk County's 76.5 years. The county's 21.7% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with Randolph County's 21.2%, suggesting similar underlying health challenges across the Piedmont.
Primary Care Access Remains a Gap
With 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Person County has fewer doctors than Pitt County's 114 per 100K but solid mental health support at 108 providers per 100K. The county's 10.9% uninsured rate means most residents can see a doctor, but finding one nearby may require a drive.
Check Your Coverage Options Today
Person County's uninsured rate of 10.9% is among the state's better rates, but nearly 11 of every 100 residents still lack health insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-855-889-4325 to explore coverage options and ensure you're protected.
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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.