Photo: gerrydincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Godwin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Godwin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Godwin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Godwin
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Godwin
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.5%), vs 12% across North Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 43.6%, vs 36.8% across North Carolina. In all, Godwin runs above North Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Godwin, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Godwin sleeps less
39.9% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 34.2% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Godwin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Godwin adults…
Godwin runs above NC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Godwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Godwin
No hospital or community health center in Godwin 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 Godwin; ≈ 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 Godwin adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Godwin 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.
12.9% of Godwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Godwin 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 Godwin adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Godwin
Why doesn’t Godwin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Godwin.
What hospital is closest to Godwin?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Godwin’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 Godwin?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wade Family Medical Center in Wade, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Godwin.
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.