Where Glenwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glenwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenwood
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Glenwood
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.9% across North Carolina. In all, Glenwood runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Glenwood
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Glenwood, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. 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 Glenwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glenwood adults…
Glenwood runs above NC on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Glenwood
No hospital or community health center in Glenwood 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 Glenwood; ≈ 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).
How Glenwood adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Glenwood 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.
11.3% of Glenwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Glenwood 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 Glenwood adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glenwood
Why doesn’t Glenwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glenwood.
What hospital is closest to Glenwood?
The Mcdowell Hospital in Marion, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Glenwood’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 Glenwood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mcdowell County Health Center in Marion, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenwood.
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.