Surry County Health Data

Surry County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #71 out of 100 counties in North Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Surry County is 73.7 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Surry County below the state average.

Surry County's health score of 31/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Surry County include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (13.4%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 150:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Surry County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Surry County's health score of 31/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 13.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.