On CDC estimates, Arrowhead Beach is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Arrowhead Beach differs from North Carolina on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arrowhead Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arrowhead Beach
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Arrowhead Beach
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Arrowhead Beach runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Arrowhead Beach adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Arrowhead Beach, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 North Carolina figure falls outside Arrowhead Beach’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Arrowhead Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arrowhead Beach is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Arrowhead Beach’s median household income is $66,667; among the 10,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Arrowhead Beach compares well: binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Arrowhead Beach adults…
Arrowhead Beach runs above NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Arrowhead Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Arrowhead Beach
No hospital or community health center in Arrowhead Beach 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 Arrowhead Beach; ≈ 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 Arrowhead Beach adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Arrowhead Beach 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.
14.8% of Arrowhead Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Arrowhead Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Beach | C− | 37.7% | 17.6% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Chowan Beach | — | — | — | — |
Chowan Beach: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arrowhead Beach adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arrowhead Beach
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arrowhead Beach is better than North Carolina on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Arrowhead Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arrowhead Beach | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%22.1–31.3 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.4–20.9 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14–18.6 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%29.6–46.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15–20.4 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%44.3–53.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.2%40.1–50 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.6%35.5–43.9 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.6–14.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.5%11.1–16.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.3%18.4–26.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%14.5–21.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26.1–38.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.3–13.9 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%25.3–39 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9–14.6 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%79.8–85.8 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%55.9–63.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87–90.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%80.9–85.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%63.8–74.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.4–82.1 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.2–28.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%25.7–36.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.5–25 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%12.9–20 | 15.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.5–12.6 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.1–10 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%11.6–18.4 | 12.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.5%37.8–49.5 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%20.1–28 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.3–19.8 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.7–13.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 4% | 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 North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Arrowhead Beach
Is Arrowhead Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arrowhead Beach is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arrowhead Beach?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 46.4%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arrowhead Beach?
Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Arrowhead Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arrowhead Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–14.6%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
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 Arrowhead Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arrowhead Beach.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.