Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Germanton is healthier than 68%
Germanton differs from North Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Germanton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Germanton
Germanton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Germanton is healthier than 46%. Against the 9,438 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Germanton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Germanton runs above North Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Germanton, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Germanton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 8 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 Germanton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Germanton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Germanton is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Germanton’s median household income is $62,108; among the 9,438 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Germanton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 69.8% (U.S. 65.5%); worried about having enough food, 12.1% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Germanton adults…
Germanton runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Germanton 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.
9.8% of Germanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Germanton
No hospital or community health center in Germanton 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 Germanton; ≈ 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.
How Germanton adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Germanton 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.
Germanton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germanton | B− | 37.7% | 13.4% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Germanton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Germanton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Germanton is better than North Carolina on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Germanton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Germanton | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.7–23.5 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.4 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32.6–43.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.9–15.2 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.7–44.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.7–43.4 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.9%30.1–35.9 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10.1–12 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–10 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11.2–15.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.5–17.2 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.9–29.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.1–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%26.5–35.1 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.5–10.9 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.6–83.5 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.6–66.5 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.9–89.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.7–82.9 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.8–73.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72–82.8 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.3–28.3 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27.8–35.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18.1–23.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.1–11.6 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%32.2–40.5 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.8–19.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.5–17.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 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 Germanton
Is Germanton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Germanton is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Germanton?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 43.3%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Germanton?
North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-salem, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Germanton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Germanton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.9%), 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 Germanton 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 Germanton.
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.