Sampson County Health Data
Sampson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Sampson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sampson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sampson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sampson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sampson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sampson 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Sampson County Significantly Under National Median
Health data brief for Sampson County, North Carolina.
Sampson County has 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is roughly one-quarter of the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 42 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county reports a life expectancy of 72.7 years, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health outcomes, 23.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Sampson County is 16.6%, which is higher than both the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.