Scotland County Health Data
Scotland County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.5
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 Scotland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.6% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.5% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 9.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scotland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scotland 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
Scotland County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Scotland County, North Carolina.
Scotland County reports a life expectancy of 69.5 years, a figure that is lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In addition to this metric, 25.4% of residents in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Scotland County is 11.1%, which is lower than the state average of 12.5% but higher than the 10% national benchmark. Clinical provider availability includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 221 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. These figures are based on data from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
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.