On CDC estimates, Elroy is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Elroy trails North Carolina on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elroy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elroy
Making ends meet is harder in Elroy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Elroy adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Elroy
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Elroy runs above North Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Elroy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Elroy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elroy is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #253 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 23% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Elroy’s median household income is $63,238; among the 9,612 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
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 Elroy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Out of every 100 Elroy adults…
Elroy runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elroy
No hospital or community health center in Elroy 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 Elroy; ≈ 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 Elroy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Elroy adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Elroy 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.
Elroy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elroy adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elroy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elroy is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Elroy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elroy | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%22.5–29.9 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.7–18.2 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.3–21.3 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%31.8–49.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%12.9–17.4 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%36.5–46 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%31.9–41.4 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%25.7–33 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7–9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%13.9–20.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%25.8–37 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.2–17.3 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%28.4–41.4 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.9%13.1–18.7 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.5–82.9 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55–62.8 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.2–86.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.3–80 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%61.9–71.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%66.9–81.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21–29.3 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.1–38.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.6–29.2 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.8%21.4–28.5 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18%15.6–20.7 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19–25.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.6%34.2–45 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16.4–21.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.5–21.6 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.7 | 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 Elroy
Is Elroy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elroy is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #253 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elroy?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 49.4%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elroy?
UNC Health Care Wayne in Goldsboro, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Elroy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elroy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–18.7%), 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 Elroy 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 Elroy.
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.