Iredell County
North CarolinaFIPS 37097
Pop. 186,6933 HospitalsSVI 0.38RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Iredell County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 11.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.9% | 12.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.8 | 5.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,077.447 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
129
Primary Care Physicians
64.6 per 100k
395
NPs & PAs
197.8 per 100k
121
Dentists
452
Hospital Beds
2.3 per 1,000
$11,490.29
Medicare Per Capita
1633.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Iredell County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.5% | — | |
| Depression | 24.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | — | |
| COPD | 7.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.3% | — | |
| Disability | 32.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.38
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.61
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Iredell County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital | Mooresville | 105 | |
| Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital | Statesville | 144 | |
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc | Statesville | 247 |
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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.