Where Raleigh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raleigh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raleigh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raleigh
Dental care lags in Raleigh
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Raleigh
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.9%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (20.4% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 28.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Raleigh
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across Florida. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.4%), vs 13.5% across Florida. High blood pressure is also above the state: 45.7%, vs 36.6% across Florida. In all, Raleigh runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Florida figure falls outside Raleigh’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raleigh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.1% of Raleigh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Raleigh adults…
Raleigh runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Raleigh is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Raleigh as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Raleigh
No hospital or community health center in Raleigh itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Raleigh; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Raleigh adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Raleigh and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raleigh adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raleigh
Why doesn’t Raleigh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Raleigh.
What hospital is closest to Raleigh?
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Raleigh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Raleigh?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Palms Medical Group - Williston in Williston, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raleigh.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.