Where Hobgood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hobgood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hobgood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hobgood
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hobgood
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.9%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Hobgood runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Hobgood adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Hobgood
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 36.7% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). 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 Hobgood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hobgood adults…
Hobgood runs above NC on 11 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 Hobgood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Hobgood
No hospital or community health center in Hobgood 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 Hobgood; ≈ 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 Hobgood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hobgood runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Hobgood 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.
28.9% of Hobgood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Hobgood 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 Hobgood adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hobgood
Why doesn’t Hobgood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hobgood.
What hospital is closest to Hobgood?
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Hobgood’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 Hobgood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group at Scotland Neck in Scotland Neck, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hobgood.
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.