Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in North Carolina
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August 21, 2022
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in North Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 death rates in North Carolina using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest cumulative death rate per 100k residents as of August 18, 2022. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.
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#50. Ashe County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 312 (85 total deaths)
--- 26.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,141 (6,839 total cases)
--- 14.3% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (57 new cases, -2% change from previous week)
--- 26.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,141 (6,839 total cases)
--- 14.3% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (57 new cases, -2% change from previous week)
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#49. Randolph County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 324 (466 total deaths)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,427 (39,404 total cases)
--- 6.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 231 (332 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,427 (39,404 total cases)
--- 6.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 231 (332 new cases, -1% change from previous week)
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#48. Pasquotank County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 324 (129 total deaths)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,925 (9,528 total cases)
--- 18.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 234 (93 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
--- 31.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,925 (9,528 total cases)
--- 18.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 234 (93 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
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#47. Yadkin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 327 (123 total deaths)
--- 32.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,762 (12,717 total cases)
--- 15.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 396 (149 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
--- 32.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,762 (12,717 total cases)
--- 15.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 396 (149 new cases, +1% change from previous week)
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#46. Polk County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 328 (68 total deaths)
--- 33.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,159 (4,385 total cases)
--- 27.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (26 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
--- 33.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,159 (4,385 total cases)
--- 27.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 125 (26 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
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#45. Moore County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 332 (335 total deaths)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,484 (27,726 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 174 (176 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,484 (27,726 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 174 (176 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
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#44. Yancey County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 332 (60 total deaths)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,625 (5,895 total cases)
--- 11.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 249 (45 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- 35.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,625 (5,895 total cases)
--- 11.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 249 (45 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
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#43. Rockingham County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 334 (304 total deaths)
--- 35.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,956 (24,533 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 227 (207 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
--- 35.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,956 (24,533 total cases)
--- 8.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 227 (207 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
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#42. Wayne County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 339 (417 total deaths)
--- 37.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,642 (36,499 total cases)
--- 1.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 359 (442 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
--- 37.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,642 (36,499 total cases)
--- 1.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 359 (442 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
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#41. Greene County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 342 (72 total deaths)
--- 39.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,851 (6,500 total cases)
--- 5.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 256 (54 new cases, +2% change from previous week)
--- 39.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,851 (6,500 total cases)
--- 5.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 256 (54 new cases, +2% change from previous week)
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#40. Macon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 343 (123 total deaths)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,778 (8,885 total cases)
--- 15.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 173 (62 new cases, +2% change from previous week)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,778 (8,885 total cases)
--- 15.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 173 (62 new cases, +2% change from previous week)
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#39. Swain County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 343 (49 total deaths)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,110 (4,297 total cases)
--- 2.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 343 (49 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,110 (4,297 total cases)
--- 2.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 343 (49 new cases, -36% change from previous week)
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#38. Nash County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 349 (329 total deaths)
--- 41.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,250 (29,468 total cases)
--- 6.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 246 (232 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
--- 41.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,250 (29,468 total cases)
--- 6.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 246 (232 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
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#37. Haywood County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 367 (229 total deaths)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,046 (14,985 total cases)
--- 18.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 212 (132 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 24,046 (14,985 total cases)
--- 18.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 212 (132 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
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#36. Graham County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 367 (31 total deaths)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,210 (2,550 total cases)
--- 3.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 261 (22 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
--- 49.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,210 (2,550 total cases)
--- 3.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 261 (22 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
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#35. Burke County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 377 (341 total deaths)
--- 53.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,728 (27,804 total cases)
--- 4.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 323 (292 new cases, +56% change from previous week)
--- 53.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,728 (27,804 total cases)
--- 4.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 323 (292 new cases, +56% change from previous week)
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#34. Madison County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 377 (82 total deaths)
--- 53.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,444 (5,753 total cases)
--- 9.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 147 (32 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
--- 53.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,444 (5,753 total cases)
--- 9.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 147 (32 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
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#33. Beaufort County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 379 (178 total deaths)
--- 54.1% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,698 (14,426 total cases)
--- 4.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 238 (112 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- 54.1% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,698 (14,426 total cases)
--- 4.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 238 (112 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
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#32. Halifax County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 380 (190 total deaths)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,442 (16,224 total cases)
--- 10.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 404 (202 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,442 (16,224 total cases)
--- 10.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 404 (202 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
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#31. Bertie County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 380 (72 total deaths)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,545 (4,840 total cases)
--- 12.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 396 (75 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 25,545 (4,840 total cases)
--- 12.9% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 396 (75 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
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#30. Hertford County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 380 (90 total deaths)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,597 (5,587 total cases)
--- 19.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 296 (70 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
--- 54.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,597 (5,587 total cases)
--- 19.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 296 (70 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
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#29. Caldwell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 385 (316 total deaths)
--- 56.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,883 (25,379 total cases)
--- 5.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 450 (370 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
--- 56.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,883 (25,379 total cases)
--- 5.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 450 (370 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
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#28. Alexander County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 387 (145 total deaths)
--- 57.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,469 (11,425 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 267 (100 new cases, -30% change from previous week)
--- 57.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,469 (11,425 total cases)
--- 3.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 267 (100 new cases, -30% change from previous week)
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#27. McDowell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 389 (178 total deaths)
--- 58.1% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,709 (15,424 total cases)
--- 14.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 341 (156 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
--- 58.1% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,709 (15,424 total cases)
--- 14.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 341 (156 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
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#26. Catawba County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 390 (622 total deaths)
--- 58.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,648 (53,686 total cases)
--- 14.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 316 (504 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
--- 58.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,648 (53,686 total cases)
--- 14.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 316 (504 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
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#25. Scotland County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 391 (136 total deaths)
--- 58.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,858 (11,442 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 258 (90 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
--- 58.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,858 (11,442 total cases)
--- 12.0% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 258 (90 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
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#24. Gaston County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 395 (888 total deaths)
--- 60.6% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,689 (73,397 total cases)
--- 11.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 262 (588 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
--- 60.6% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,689 (73,397 total cases)
--- 11.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 262 (588 new cases, -4% change from previous week)
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#23. Wilson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 402 (329 total deaths)
--- 63.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,185 (24,692 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 311 (254 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
--- 63.4% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,185 (24,692 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 311 (254 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
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#22. Wilkes County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 408 (279 total deaths)
--- 65.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.4 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,024 (19,856 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 285 (195 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
--- 65.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.4 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,024 (19,856 total cases)
--- 1.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 285 (195 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
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#21. Stokes County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 410 (187 total deaths)
--- 66.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,280 (12,893 total cases)
--- 3.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 294 (134 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
--- 66.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.2 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,280 (12,893 total cases)
--- 3.6% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 294 (134 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
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#20. Bladen County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 410 (134 total deaths)
--- 66.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,480 (10,628 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 284 (93 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- 66.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,480 (10,628 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 284 (93 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
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#19. Anson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 417 (102 total deaths)
--- 69.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,344 (7,418 total cases)
--- 3.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 233 (57 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
--- 69.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,344 (7,418 total cases)
--- 3.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 233 (57 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
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#18. Clay County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 418 (47 total deaths)
--- 69.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,685 (2,997 total cases)
--- 9.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 365 (41 new cases, +5% change from previous week)
--- 69.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,685 (2,997 total cases)
--- 9.1% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 365 (41 new cases, +5% change from previous week)
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#17. Cleveland County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 419 (410 total deaths)
--- 70.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,694 (33,002 total cases)
--- 14.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 293 (287 new cases, -16% change from previous week)
--- 70.3% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,694 (33,002 total cases)
--- 14.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 293 (287 new cases, -16% change from previous week)
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#16. Lenoir County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 420 (235 total deaths)
--- 70.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,124 (17,973 total cases)
--- 9.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 341 (191 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
--- 70.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,124 (17,973 total cases)
--- 9.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 341 (191 new cases, -22% change from previous week)
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#15. Martin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 423 (95 total deaths)
--- 72.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,154 (6,991 total cases)
--- 6.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 374 (84 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- 72.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,154 (6,991 total cases)
--- 6.2% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 374 (84 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
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#14. Rowan County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 425 (604 total deaths)
--- 72.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,516 (46,201 total cases)
--- 10.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 282 (400 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
--- 72.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,516 (46,201 total cases)
--- 10.8% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 282 (400 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
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#13. Robeson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 426 (556 total deaths)
--- 73.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,401 (46,243 total cases)
--- 20.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 302 (394 new cases, -27% change from previous week)
--- 73.2% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,401 (46,243 total cases)
--- 20.6% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 302 (394 new cases, -27% change from previous week)
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#12. Duplin County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 427 (251 total deaths)
--- 73.6% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,116 (18,865 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 378 (222 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
--- 73.6% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,116 (18,865 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 378 (222 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
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#11. Richmond County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 435 (195 total deaths)
--- 76.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,773 (14,692 total cases)
--- 11.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 225 (101 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
--- 76.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,773 (14,692 total cases)
--- 11.7% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 225 (101 new cases, -9% change from previous week)
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#10. Jones County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 435 (41 total deaths)
--- 76.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,041 (2,547 total cases)
--- 7.8% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 276 (26 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
--- 76.8% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,041 (2,547 total cases)
--- 7.8% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 276 (26 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
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#9. Stanly County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 438 (275 total deaths)
--- 78.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.4 (4 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,116 (21,427 total cases)
--- 16.3% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 304 (191 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
--- 78.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.4 (4 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,116 (21,427 total cases)
--- 16.3% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 304 (191 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
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#8. Cherokee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 444 (127 total deaths)
--- 80.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,628 (7,905 total cases)
--- 5.8% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 262 (75 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
--- 80.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,628 (7,905 total cases)
--- 5.8% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 262 (75 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
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#7. Chowan County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 445 (62 total deaths)
--- 80.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,429 (4,661 total cases)
--- 13.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 158 (22 new cases, -52% change from previous week)
--- 80.9% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,429 (4,661 total cases)
--- 13.9% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 158 (22 new cases, -52% change from previous week)
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#6. Washington County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 449 (52 total deaths)
--- 82.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,663 (3,435 total cases)
--- 1.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 371 (43 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
--- 82.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,663 (3,435 total cases)
--- 1.1% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 371 (43 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
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#5. Northampton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 452 (88 total deaths)
--- 83.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,192 (5,103 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 318 (62 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
--- 83.7% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,192 (5,103 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 318 (62 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
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#4. Columbus County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 497 (276 total deaths)
--- 102.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,545 (17,510 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 250 (139 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
--- 102.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,545 (17,510 total cases)
--- 7.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 250 (139 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
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#3. Montgomery County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 497 (135 total deaths)
--- 102.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,430 (7,997 total cases)
--- 0.3% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (57 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
--- 102.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 29,430 (7,997 total cases)
--- 0.3% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (57 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
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#2. Surry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 513 (368 total deaths)
--- 108.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,894 (24,330 total cases)
--- 15.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 408 (293 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- 108.5% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,894 (24,330 total cases)
--- 15.5% more cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 408 (293 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
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#1. Rutherford County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 610 (409 total deaths)
--- 148.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,896 (19,369 total cases)
--- 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (141 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
--- 148.0% more deaths per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.0 (0 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 28,896 (19,369 total cases)
--- 1.5% less cases per 100k residents than North Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (141 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
