Surry County Health Data
Surry County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 Surry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Surry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Self-Reported Health Outcomes in Surry County Differ from National Average
Health data brief for Surry County, North Carolina.
In Surry County, 20.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county also reports a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare includes 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70, and 150 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Surry County stands at 13.4%, compared to the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from the CDC and the HHS 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.