Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 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
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
282
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.4 per 100K
Dentists
0.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.3
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 35.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Wayne County, North Carolina.
Wayne County has an uninsured rate of 13.6%, which is higher than the North Carolina average of 12.5% and the national rate of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 73.2 years, lower than the state average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider access, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 282 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 250. Data also indicates that 19.5% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures provide a local overview of health coverage and provider availability compared to broader averages. 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.