Cullen and Elizabeth Jones House · Photo: Ddoc529 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chowan Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chowan Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chowan Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chowan Beach
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Chowan Beach
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Chowan Beach runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Chowan Beach
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chowan Beach
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.6% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 18.5% 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 Chowan Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chowan Beach adults…
Chowan Beach runs above NC on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.5% of Chowan Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Chowan Beach
No hospital or community health center in Chowan Beach 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 Chowan Beach; ≈ 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 Chowan Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Chowan Beach adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Chowan Beach 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.
Chowan Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Beach | C− | 37.7% | 17.6% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chowan Beach adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chowan Beach
Why doesn’t Chowan Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chowan Beach.
What hospital is closest to Chowan Beach?
Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Chowan Beach’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 Chowan Beach?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Colerain Primary Care in Colerain, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chowan Beach.
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.