Alamance County
North CarolinaFIPS 37001
Pop. 171,4151 HospitalSVI 0.71RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Alamance County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 11.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.0% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.6% | 12.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.9 | 5.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,570.577 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
73
Primary Care Physicians
40.7 per 100k
239
NPs & PAs
133.4 per 100k
106
Dentists
195
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$11,571.99
Medicare Per Capita
1744.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Alamance County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.6% | — | |
| Depression | 24.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 7.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.9% | — | |
| Disability | 33.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.66
Household Composition & Disability0.53
Minority Status & Language0.77
Housing Type & Transportation0.71
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Alamance County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance Regional Medical Center | Burlington | 238 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.