Photo: Cecouchman · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Halifax residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Halifax, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Halifax. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Halifax
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Halifax
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Halifax runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Halifax adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Halifax
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.1%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.2% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 24.1% 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 Halifax’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Halifax adults…
Halifax runs above NC on 10 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of Halifax adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Halifax
No hospital or community health center in Halifax 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 Halifax; ≈ 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 Halifax adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Halifax adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Halifax 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.
Halifax 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 Halifax adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Halifax
Why doesn’t Halifax have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Halifax.
What hospital is closest to Halifax?
Ecu Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Halifax’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 Halifax?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kipp Pride High School-Kipp Halifax in Halifax, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Halifax.
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.