Where Aurora residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aurora, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aurora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aurora
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Aurora
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.8%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Aurora runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Aurora adults get no exercise
36.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Aurora
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 29.5% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). 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 Aurora’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Aurora adults…
Aurora runs above NC on 11 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Aurora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Aurora
1 community health center in Aurora, 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 Aurora; ≈ 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 Aurora adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aurora runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Aurora 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.
28.3% of Aurora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Aurora 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 Aurora adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aurora
Why doesn’t Aurora have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aurora.
What hospital is closest to Aurora?
Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Aurora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aurora?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Agape Health Services- Aurora in Aurora, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aurora.
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. 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.