Mason-Hardee-Capel House · Photo: Frank Womble · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Garysburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garysburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garysburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garysburg
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Garysburg
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (8%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.7%), about twice the North Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Garysburg runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Garysburg
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 39.6% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Garysburg
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21.1%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. Food insecurity (35.9% vs 15.2%) and housing insecurity (26.1% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 37.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Garysburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Garysburg adults…
Garysburg runs below NC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Garysburg is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Garysburg as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garysburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.4% of Garysburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Garysburg
No hospital or community health center in Garysburg 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 Garysburg; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Garysburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Garysburg runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Garysburg 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.
Garysburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Garysburg adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garysburg
Why doesn’t Garysburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garysburg.
What hospital is closest to Garysburg?
Ecu Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Garysburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Garysburg?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group Women's Health in Roanoke Rapids, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garysburg.
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.