Yadkin County Health Data
Yadkin County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Yadkin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yadkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yadkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yadkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yadkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yadkin County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yadkin County Mental Health Provider Availability Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Yadkin County, North Carolina.
Yadkin County records 95 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250 providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also shows a difference from national benchmarks, with 24 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Health outcomes data indicates a life expectancy of 73.6 years for the county, while the North Carolina average is 74.4 years and the national average is 77 years. Furthermore, 19.8% of adults in Yadkin County report their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. Regarding health insurance, 13.4% of the population under 65 is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. These figures reflect the latest available metrics on health access and outcomes in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Yadkin 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 Yadkin 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.