Rowan County Health Data
Rowan County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
260
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Rowan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rowan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rowan County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rowan County Life Expectancy Lower Than North Carolina State Level
Health data brief for Rowan County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Rowan County is 72.7 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state level of 74.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. In terms of clinical care, the county has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70 providers. The mental health provider ratio is 260 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Roughly 19.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national mark of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 11.4%. This is lower than the North Carolina state mark of 12.5% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.