Pitt County Health Data
Pitt County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
487
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 113.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.1
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 Pitt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pitt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pitt County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pitt County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Pitt County, North Carolina.
In Pitt County, there are 487 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. For primary care, the county reports 114 providers per 100,000 residents, which is also higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, slightly higher than the North Carolina state mark of 74.4 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 17.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in Pitt County is 10.5%. This is lower than the state level of 12.5% and matches the national mark of roughly 10%. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pitt County, North Carolina
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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.