Oakland · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Hollister residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hollister, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hollister. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hollister
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Hollister
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.5%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 25.1%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Hollister runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Hollister adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.1%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Hollister
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.2%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 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 Hollister’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hollister adults…
Hollister 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Hollister
No hospital or community health center in Hollister 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 Hollister; ≈ 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 Hollister adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Hollister adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hollister runs above North Carolina.
4 in 10 Hollister 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.
37.6% of Hollister adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Hollister 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 Hollister adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hollister
Why doesn’t Hollister have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hollister.
What hospital is closest to Hollister?
Ecu Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Hollister’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 Hollister?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group at Twin County in Hollister, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hollister.
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.