Where Faith residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Faith, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Faith. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Faith
Cancer runs high in Faith
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Faith adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Faith’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Faith adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Faith adults…
Faith runs above NC on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Faith
No hospital or community health center in Faith 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 Faith; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Faith adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Faith adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Faith 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.
Faith and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Quarry | B− | 36.7% | 11.9% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Faith adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Faith
Why doesn’t Faith have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Faith.
What hospital is closest to Faith?
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Faith’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Faith?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Salisbury Health Center in Salisbury, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Faith.
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.