Rockingham County Health Data
Rockingham County, North Carolina
Health Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Rockingham County Lags Far Behind National Health
Rockingham County residents live to 71.9 years on average—4.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years and 2.5 years below North Carolina's 74.4 years. With 20.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces above-average disease burden and early mortality.
Rockingham County Ranks Low in State Health
At 71.9 years, Rockingham County's life expectancy falls among North Carolina's worst counties, and its 12.5% uninsured rate matches the state average. The county's below-average health outcomes persist despite average insurance coverage, indicating structural healthcare and economic barriers.
Struggling in the Piedmont Core
Rockingham County's 71.9-year life expectancy trails Person County (74.8 years), Pitt County (74.9 years), and Polk County (76.5 years), placing it among the region's worst health performers. Its 20.7% poor/fair health rate aligns with peer distress in the Piedmont.
Tight Doctor Supply and Average Insurance
Rockingham County has only 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-third of Pitt County's capacity—forcing residents to wait longer for care. With 12.5% uninsured, the county's insurance gap matches the state, but provider scarcity compounds access challenges.
Rockingham County: Cover All Residents
Rockingham County's 71.9-year life expectancy demands action, starting with ensuring every resident has insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or call N.C. Medicaid at 1-888-453-4647 to explore coverage options and take the first step toward a healthier county.
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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.