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Health in Grimesland · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Grimesland residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grimesland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grimesland. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Grimesland

Stroke and diabetes run high in Grimesland

1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.2%), vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Grimesland runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

More high blood pressure in Grimesland, and more people treating it

41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 81.6% 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 Grimesland’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Grimesland adults…

Grimesland runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

5 of every 100 Grimesland adults have had a stroke
North Carolina: 4 in 100 · worse · likely 4.1–5.1%
Better than NCWorseAbout the sameNorth Carolina
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Grimesland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.

82%Yearly checkupNC 80%
62%Dentist visitNC 64%
89%Cholesterol checkNC 88%
69%Colon screeningNC 66%
78%MammogramNC 79%
82%Taking BP medsNC 77%
1 in 10
working-age adults has no health insurance
Grimesland 10.4% · North Carolina 1 in 10 (10.4%)
Getting care

Care in and near Grimesland

No hospital or community health center in Grimesland itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest EREcu Health Medical CenterGreenville · 11.7 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyEcu Health Medical Center★★★★★ · 11.7 miDirections →
+Low-cost careMetropolitan Community Health ServicesWashington · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
7.8 mi
Metropolitan Community Health Services
4 sites · nearest in Washington
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
10.6 mi
Greene County Health Care, Incorporated
4 sites · nearest in Greenville
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
11.7 mi
Ecu Health Medical Center
Greenville · ★★★★★
ER
28.8 mi
UNC Lenoir Health Care
Kinston · ★★★★★
ER
31.7 mi
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
Tarboro · ★★★★★
ER
32.3 mi
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Grimesland itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Grimesland itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Grimesland itself

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 Grimesland; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina

Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.

Get no exercise 26.8%NC 23.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 35.8%NC 34.2%
Binge drink 13.1%NC 14.7%
Smoke cigarettes 13.9%NC 13.5%
0%10%20%30%40%
Grimesland, betterGrimesland, worseAbout the sameNorth Carolina
Where Grimesland gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Grimesland adults are doing

About the same as North Carolina on each measure.

1 in 3Grimesland adults feel lonely
32.4% · NC 32.5% · About the same as NC
1 in 4Grimesland adults lack social or emotional support
24.2% · NC 22.5% · About the same as NC
1 in 5Grimesland adults have been diagnosed with depression
22.1% · NC 24.2% · About the same as NC
1 in 7Grimesland adults are in frequent mental distress
15.3% · NC 16.5% · About the same as NC
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Grimesland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Grimesland adults worry about having enough food
15.8% · NC 15.2%
About the same as NC
1 in 8
Grimesland adults worry about keeping their housing
12.8% · NC 12.2%
About the same as NC
1 in 12
Grimesland adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
8.6% · NC 8.1%
About the same as NC
1 in 12
Grimesland adults lack reliable transportation
8.4% · NC 8.4%
About the same as NC

12.8% of Grimesland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.

Around town

Grimesland and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

33.7%

of Grimesland adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs17.3%
Thinking or memory14.1%
Hearing7.8%
Errands alone8.5%
Vision6%
Dressing or bathing4.7%
North Carolina

Questions about health in Grimesland

Why doesn’t Grimesland have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grimesland.

What hospital is closest to Grimesland?

Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Grimesland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Grimesland?

2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Agape Health Services - Carolina Avenue in Washington, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grimesland.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.