Where Gibson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gibson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gibson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gibson
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Gibson
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Gibson runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Gibson adults get no exercise
36.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gibson
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (16.5% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 31.2% 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 Gibson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gibson adults…
Gibson runs above NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.2% of Gibson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Gibson
No hospital or community health center in Gibson 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 Gibson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gibson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Gibson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gibson runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 Gibson 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.
Gibson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Gibson adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gibson
Why doesn’t Gibson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gibson.
What hospital is closest to Gibson?
Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Gibson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gibson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Caresouth Carolina Mccoll Health and Wellness Center in Mc Coll, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gibson.
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.