Where Harrellsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrellsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrellsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrellsville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Harrellsville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Harrellsville runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Harrellsville
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
In Harrellsville, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Carolina 10.4%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. 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 Harrellsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harrellsville adults…
Harrellsville runs above NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrellsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Harrellsville
No hospital or community health center in Harrellsville 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 Harrellsville; ≈ 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).
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.
How Harrellsville adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Harrellsville 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.
15.3% of Harrellsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Harrellsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Harrellsville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrellsville
Why doesn’t Harrellsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrellsville.
What hospital is closest to Harrellsville?
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Harrellsville’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 Harrellsville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Colerain Primary Care in Colerain, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrellsville.
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.