Swain County Health Data

Swain County has a health score of 11/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #99 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 Swain County is 67.3 years. The North Carolina state average is 74.4 years, making Swain County below the state average.

Swain County's health score of 11/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 67.3 years vs. the state average of 74.4 years. The uninsured rate is 19.4% vs. 12.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Swain County include: life expectancy (67.3 years), uninsured rate (19.4%), and primary care physician access (64:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 417:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 11/100 ("Below Average"), Swain County faces health challenges compared to other counties in North Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.3 years. 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Swain County's health score of 11/100 is below the North Carolina average of 41/100. The uninsured rate of 19.4% 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.