Warren County Health Data
Warren County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
5
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 5.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Warren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Warren 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
Warren County Primary Care Provider Ratio Significantly Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Warren County, North Carolina.
Warren County has 5 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density sits alongside a mental health provider ratio of 117 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 73.0 years, lower than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding self-reported wellness, 25.2% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 15.0%, which is higher than the state average of 12.5% and the national 10%. These metrics reflect the specific availability of medical professionals and local health statistics. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Warren County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Warren County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.