Where Castalia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castalia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castalia
Dental care lags in Castalia
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 28.7% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Castalia
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (17.3% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 19.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Castalia
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Castalia runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Castalia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Castalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Castalia adults…
Castalia runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Castalia
No hospital or community health center in Castalia 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 Castalia; ≈ 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 Castalia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Castalia runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Castalia 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.
Castalia 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 Castalia adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Castalia
Why doesn’t Castalia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Castalia.
What hospital is closest to Castalia?
UNC Health Nash in Rocky Mount, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Castalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castalia.
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.