Yancey County Health Data
Yancey County, North Carolina
Health Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
238
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County outpaces national averages
Yancey County residents live an average of 76.0 years, nearly 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 79.2 years and the longest lifespan among these four counties. Only 16.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, the lowest rate in this cohort and well below the national average of 18%, suggesting a healthier, more resilient population.
Among North Carolina's healthiest counties
Yancey County's life expectancy of 76.0 years exceeds North Carolina's state average of 74.4 years by 1.6 years, placing it at the top of this peer group. The uninsured rate of 12.8% sits just above the state average of 12.5%, demonstrating strong health insurance coverage compared to state norms.
Clear health leader in mountain region
Yancey County's life expectancy of 76.0 years outpaces all three neighboring counties by at least 1.4 years, and its poor-health rate of 16.8% is the lowest in the group. The county also leads in primary care provider density with 59 per 100,000 residents—more than double Yadkin County's capacity—suggesting robust healthcare infrastructure.
Strong access drives strong outcomes
Yancey County boasts the highest provider density of the four counties, with 59 primary care providers and 238 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Just 12.8% of residents lack insurance, and the lowest poor-health rate in this cohort suggests that robust provider networks and high insurance coverage directly correlate with better population health outcomes.
Maintain your coverage advantage
Yancey County residents should ensure continuous health insurance coverage to maintain the county's strong health outcomes. Visit healthcare.gov during open enrollment or apply for North Carolina Medicaid if your circumstances change, keeping access to the high-quality provider network your county offers.
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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.