Where Gerton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gerton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gerton
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Gerton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Gerton runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Gerton keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Gerton 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 Gerton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gerton adults…
Gerton runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gerton 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 Gerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Gerton
No hospital or community health center in Gerton 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 Gerton; ≈ 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.
9.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gerton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gerton does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Gerton 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.
Gerton 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 Gerton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gerton
Why doesn’t Gerton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gerton.
What hospital is closest to Gerton?
Adventhealth Hendersonville in Hendersonville, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Gerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gerton?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mahec Health Center at Cane Creek in Fletcher, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gerton.
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.