Rockingham County Health Data
Rockingham County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
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 Rockingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockingham County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rockingham County Primary Care Provider Ratio Under National Median
Health data brief for Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Rockingham County has 31 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is less than half the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 156 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 71.9 years, lower than the North Carolina state figure of 74.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 20.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 12.5%, matching the North Carolina state rate but exceeding 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.