Stanly County Health Data
Stanly County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.7
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 Stanly County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stanly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stanly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stanly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stanly | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stanly County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stanly County Clinical Access Measures Lower Than National Averages
Health data brief for Stanly County, North Carolina.
Stanly County reports 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 221 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 74.1 years, which is just below the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Health outcomes data shows that 18.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Stanly County is 12.6%, which is similar to the state average of 12.5% but higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics provide insight into health access and outcomes using federal data sources. 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.