On CDC estimates, Foxfire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Foxfire differs from North Carolina on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foxfire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foxfire
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Foxfire
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.4%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Foxfire runs above North Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Foxfire, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Foxfire keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80%) and cholesterol checks (92% vs 87.5%). 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 Foxfire’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Foxfire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Foxfire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Foxfire’s median household income is $85,117; among the 10,401 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Foxfire adults…
Foxfire runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Foxfire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Foxfire
No hospital or community health center in Foxfire 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 Foxfire; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
How Foxfire adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Foxfire does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Foxfire 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.
6.8% of Foxfire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Foxfire and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfire | B+ | 32.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Foxfire adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Foxfire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Foxfire is better than North Carolina on 12 and worse on 5; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Foxfire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Foxfire | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%13.8–19.7 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.1–16.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%25.4–40.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%10.9–14.9 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%37.2–46.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%37.2–46.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.2–38.3 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.5–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.8–12.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.3–14.3 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%16.7–25.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.3–15.4 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%25.3–37.6 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.1–8.3 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.5–86.5 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.5–70.7 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.6–93.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%78.9–84.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%68.6–77.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%71.6–85 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%19.7–27.4 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%23.6–32.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.8–22.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7–10.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.2–6 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.5–6.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.2–8.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%27.6–37.4 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.5–17.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Foxfire
Is Foxfire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Foxfire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Foxfire?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 40.2%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Foxfire?
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Foxfire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Foxfire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.3%), 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 Foxfire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Foxfire.
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.