Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Dublin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dublin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dublin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dublin
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dublin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Dublin runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dublin
50.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 31.5% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Dublin adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.5%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Dublin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dublin adults…
Dublin runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dublin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
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.
Care in and near Dublin
1 community health center in Dublin, 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 Dublin; ≈ 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).
How Dublin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dublin runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Dublin 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29% of Dublin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Dublin 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 Dublin adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dublin
Why doesn’t Dublin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dublin.
What hospital is closest to Dublin?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Dublin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dublin?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Commwell Health of Dublin - Dental in Dublin, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dublin.
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.