Stokes County Health Data
Stokes County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Stokes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stokes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stokes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stokes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stokes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stokes County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stokes County Primary Care Provider Availability Lowest in Regional Comparison
Health data brief for Stokes County, North Carolina.
Stokes County has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 75 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Stokes is 10.4%, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 12.5% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. These figures are based on data from the CDC and the HHS 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.