East Rockingham’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
East Rockingham trails North Carolina on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Rockingham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Rockingham
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in East Rockingham
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, East Rockingham runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in East Rockingham
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More East Rockingham adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.8%), 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 East Rockingham’s likely range.
What’s behind East Rockingham’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Rockingham is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of East Rockingham’s estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26.3% of adults, against 13.5% across North Carolina and 11.8% nationally.
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). East Rockingham’s median household income is $34,355; among the 1,151 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 East Rockingham adults…
East Rockingham runs above NC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Rockingham 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.
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Care in and near East Rockingham
No hospital or community health center in East Rockingham 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 East Rockingham; ≈ 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 East Rockingham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Rockingham runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 East Rockingham 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.
35.9% of East Rockingham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
East Rockingham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockingham | D− | 46.7% | 19.2% | 26.3% | CDC place |
| Rockingham | D | 43.2% | 16.6% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Rockingham adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Rockingham
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Rockingham is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside East Rockingham’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Rockingham | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%30.9–38.9 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18–22.8 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.3–24.3 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.7%37.7–55.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.2%16.8–21.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%41.6–50.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.5–43.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.6–38 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.9%13.2–16.9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.4%28.4–38.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.3%22.9–30.1 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.8%33.2–44.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%9.9–15 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31.4–45.2 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%15.6–21.5 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.6–82.7 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.6%42.6–50.4 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.9–84.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.1–80.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.2%49.3–60.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%60.5–77.3 | 78.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%24.8–33.3 | 24.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%28.3–41.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%21.2–30.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.4%30–39.2 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%20.4–27 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.6%16.3–21.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.9%31.7–40.6 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.2%42.1–52.7 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.5%22.7–28.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.7%21–26.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.1%14.3–18 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.2%8.3–10.3 | 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 East Rockingham
Is East Rockingham a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Rockingham is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Rockingham?
CDC estimates 46.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.7% and 55.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Rockingham?
Mcleod Health Cheraw in Cheraw, 17.3 miles in a straight line from East Rockingham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Rockingham have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–21.5%), 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 East Rockingham more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Rockingham.
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.