Where Calypso residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Calypso, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Calypso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calypso
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Calypso
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Calypso runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Calypso
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. No reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.1%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Calypso
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% 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 Calypso’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Calypso adults…
Calypso 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.
19.7% of Calypso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Calypso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Calypso
1 community health center in Calypso, 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 Calypso; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Calypso adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Calypso 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.
Calypso 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 Calypso adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Calypso
Why doesn’t Calypso have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Calypso.
What hospital is closest to Calypso?
Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Calypso’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 Calypso?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Faison Dental Services in Faison, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calypso.
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.