Wilson County Health Data
Wilson County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
219
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Wilson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wilson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wilson 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
Wilson County Poor or Fair Health Rate Exceeds National Average
Health data brief for Wilson County, North Carolina.
Approximately 24.3% of Wilson County residents report being in poor or fair health, which compares to the national average of 17%. The county also recorded a life expectancy of 72.6 years, shorter than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of medical provider access, the county has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 219 mental health providers per 100,000. These figures compare to national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents respectively. Regarding insurance status, the uninsured rate in Wilson County is 12.9%. This percentage is higher than the North Carolina state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. These data points illustrate the current health status and provider availability for the county population. 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.