Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Goldsboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goldsboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goldsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goldsboro
Dental care lags in Goldsboro
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Goldsboro
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), about twice the Maryland rate. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Goldsboro
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.1%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Goldsboro runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Maryland figure falls outside Goldsboro’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goldsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Goldsboro adults…
Goldsboro runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Goldsboro
1 community health center in Goldsboro, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Goldsboro; ≈ 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).
How Goldsboro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Goldsboro runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Goldsboro adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.5% of Goldsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Goldsboro
Why doesn’t Goldsboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goldsboro.
What hospital is closest to Goldsboro?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Goldsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Goldsboro?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goldsboro Medical and Dental Center in Goldsboro, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goldsboro.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland 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.