Robeson County Health Data
Robeson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.5
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 Robeson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Robeson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 10.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Robeson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Robeson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Robeson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Robeson 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
Poor Health Reports in Robeson County Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Robeson County, North Carolina.
In Robeson County, 27.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is significantly higher than the national mark of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 68.0 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state level of 74.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Access to care includes an uninsured rate of 15.2%, which is higher than the 12.5% state rate and the 10% national rate. There are 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. For mental health services, the county has 288 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data for additional details.
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.