Willian H. Long House · Photo: Tradewinds · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ayden is healthier than 67%
Ayden differs from North Carolina on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ayden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ayden
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Ayden
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.1%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Ayden runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ayden
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (16.5% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Ayden
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Ayden is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ayden is healthier than 21%. Against the 3,164 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 67%. 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Ayden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Ayden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ayden is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #234 of 289 in North Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Ayden’s median household income is $42,413; among the 3,164 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Ayden compares well: binge drinking, 12.1% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ayden adults…
Ayden runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Ayden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ayden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Ayden
No hospital or community health center in Ayden 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 Ayden; ≈ 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 North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ayden adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Ayden adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Ayden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ayden adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ayden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ayden is better than North Carolina on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Ayden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ayden | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%20.5–26.7 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–16.9 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.4 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%35.3–49.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14–18.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.4–47.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.6–42.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.6–36.5 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%17.9–26 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.7–18.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.6–35 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.8–14.5 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%31.3–44.1 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9–12.9 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.4–85.2 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.5%53.7–61.2 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.9–89.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79–83.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%60.5–70.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.1–83.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.5 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.4–39.2 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.7–29 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%17.9–23.8 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%16.4–21.9 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%33.1–42.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.4–22.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 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 Ayden
Is Ayden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ayden is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #234 of 289 in North Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ayden?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 49.5%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ayden?
Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Ayden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ayden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.9%), 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 Ayden 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 Ayden.
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.