Where Bowmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowmore
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Bowmore
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.1%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.8%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 15.4%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Bowmore runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bowmore adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bowmore
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), about twice the North Carolina rate. No reliable transportation (15.3% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 8.1%) are higher too. 29.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bowmore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bowmore adults…
Bowmore runs above NC on 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.8% of Bowmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Bowmore
No hospital or community health center in Bowmore 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 Bowmore; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Bowmore adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Bowmore 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.
Bowmore 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 Bowmore adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowmore
Why doesn’t Bowmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowmore.
What hospital is closest to Bowmore?
Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Bowmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bowmore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Raeford in Raeford, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowmore.
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.