Vance County Health Data
Vance County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
298
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.9 per 100K
Dentists
16.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 Vance County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vance | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vance 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
Vance County Life Expectancy Rates Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Vance County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Vance County is 70.1 years, which is lower than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also sees a poor or fair health rate of 23.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, exceeding both the state average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. Access to care includes 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 298 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 250. These metrics highlight differences in health outcomes and provider availability compared to broader benchmarks. 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.