Transylvania County Health Data
Transylvania County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
334
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Transylvania County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Transylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Transylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Transylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Transylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Transylvania County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Transylvania County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Transylvania County, North Carolina.
Transylvania County reports a life expectancy of 79.1 years, which is higher than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has an uninsured rate of 13.6%, which is higher than the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the county features 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 334 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. Self-reported health data indicates that 14.1% of residents are in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a localized overview of health outcomes and provider access based on current federal data. 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.