Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lumberton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Lumberton differs from Mississippi on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lumberton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lumberton
Lumberton is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lumberton is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lumberton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.3%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. Utility shut-off threats (15% vs 11.2%) and housing insecurity (20.9% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Lumberton
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.5% across Mississippi. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.7%), vs 15.5% across Mississippi. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.6% across Mississippi. In all, Lumberton runs above Mississippi on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lumberton, and more people treating it
51.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Mississippi 44.9%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lumberton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lumberton is healthier than 6%. Against the 1,909 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Mississippi figure falls outside Lumberton’s likely range.
What’s behind Lumberton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lumberton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lumberton’s median household income is $38,147; among the 1,909 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lumberton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Lumberton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Out of every 100 Lumberton adults…
Lumberton runs above MS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lumberton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Care in and near Lumberton
1 community health center in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton; ≈ 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 Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lumberton adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Lumberton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Lumberton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | D | 46.5% | 19.7% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lumberton adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lumberton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lumberton is better than Mississippi on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Mississippi figure falls inside Lumberton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lumberton | MS | U.S. | vs MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.2–33.2 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–19 | 14.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.3 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%39.6–53.4 | 40.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.7%17.2–22.4 | 15.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.5%47.3–55.7 | 44.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.2–45.7 | 38.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34%30.5–37.8 | 29.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9–12.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 4.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.6%22.3–31.3 | 18.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.4–22.9 | 16.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 39.4%33.8–44.9 | 34% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.4–13.7 | 13.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%37.6–49.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.4–14.3 | 11.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.1–86.5 | 81.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.7–88.6 | 86.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.9–84.4 | 79.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60–70.2 | 61.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%65.3–80.5 | 74% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.3–23.8 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.8–41 | 36.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%26.4–35 | 28.9% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.3%23.7–32.5 | 22.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.9%17.7–24.2 | 16.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%12.8–17.3 | 11.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 11.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%15.6–22.9 | 13.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.1%38–48.1 | 38.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%20.7–27.1 | 18.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.6–21.7 | 17.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8–10.3 | 7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 10.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Mississippi figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lumberton
Is Lumberton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lumberton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lumberton?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.6% and 53.4%, against 40.4% across Mississippi and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lumberton?
Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Lumberton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lumberton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.3%), against 11.5% across Mississippi.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lumberton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lumberton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.