Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clinton is healthier than 47%
Clinton differs from North Carolina on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Clinton
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Clinton runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clinton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Clinton
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Clinton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clinton is healthier than 14%. Against the 3,985 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 47%. 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 Clinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #250 of 289 in North Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Clinton’s median household income is $44,953; among the 3,985 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Clinton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs above NC on 7 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.
22.1% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Clinton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Clinton, 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 Clinton; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Clinton adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Clinton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | D | 42.8% | 17% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than North Carolina on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.6–30.2 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%34.2–51.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%14.8–19.3 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%41.5–50.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.2–43.6 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.5–35.7 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–5.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.3%18.6–26.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.6–19.9 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.7%26.8–36.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.8–14.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%30.3–43 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%12.4–16.7 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.4–84.7 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.2–56.5 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.4–88.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.5–82.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.8–69.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%70.7–83.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.8–27.2 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30–40.7 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.2–29.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21.2–27.1 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%15.6–20.3 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.4%10.9–13.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.3–24.8 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%35.3–45.1 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.4–23.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.7–7 | 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 Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #250 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 Clinton?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 51.4%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–16.7%), 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 Clinton 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 Clinton.
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.