Washington County Health Data
Washington County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.2 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.9 per 100K
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Washington County Adults Report Higher Poor or Fair Health Rates
Health data brief for Washington County, North Carolina.
In Washington County, 24.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 71.2 years, which is shorter than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access data shows an uninsured rate of 12.2%, which is just below the state average of 12.5% but above the national rate of 10%. The county has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 103 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. These figures represent the local health and insurance status compared to state and national benchmarks. 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.