Photo: gerrydincher · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Eastover is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Eastover differs from North Carolina on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eastover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eastover
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in Eastover
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.2%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Eastover runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eastover, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Eastover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Eastover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eastover is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #173 of 289 in North Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Eastover’s median household income is $85,156; among the 10,400 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eastover compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.5% (U.S. 11%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.8% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Eastover adults…
Eastover runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eastover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Eastover
No hospital or community health center in Eastover 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 Eastover; ≈ 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.
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How Eastover adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Eastover adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Eastover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Eastover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover | C+ | 38% | 14.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Fayetteville | C+ | 40.4% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eastover adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eastover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eastover is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 7; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Eastover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eastover | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.8–23.1 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.6–16.2 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%32.1–44 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.9–47.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.6–43.7 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.7–37.6 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.7–18.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.5–17.1 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.1–29.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.6–16.5 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%31.9–42.9 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.2–10.2 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.9–85.3 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.6–68.5 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.3–91.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.5–83.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%64.3–73.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.4–82.4 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22–28.8 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%28.2–37.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.1–25.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.8–16.2 | 15.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 8.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.5–13.4 | 12.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%32.7–41.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.6–20.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.4 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 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 Eastover
Is Eastover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eastover is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #173 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eastover?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 44%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eastover?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Eastover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eastover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.2%), 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 Eastover more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eastover.
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.