Yancey County Health Data
Yancey County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Yancey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yancey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yancey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yancey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yancey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yancey 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
Yancey County Life Expectancy Surpasses North Carolina State Average
Health data brief for Yancey County, North Carolina.
The average life expectancy in Yancey County is 76.0 years, which is longer than the North Carolina average of 74.4 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 16.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 12.8%, compared to a state average of 12.5% and a national average of 10%. For health services, Yancey County has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 238 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. For comparison, the national medians are 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. These data points provide a statistical overview of health outcomes and provider capacity in the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Yancey 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 Yancey 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.