Where Hookerton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hookerton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hookerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hookerton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Hookerton
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Hookerton runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hookerton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (16.2% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 18.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hookerton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. 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 Hookerton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hookerton adults…
Hookerton runs above NC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of Hookerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
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Care in and near Hookerton
No hospital or community health center in Hookerton 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 Hookerton; ≈ 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 Hookerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Hookerton adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Hookerton 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.
Hookerton 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 Hookerton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hookerton
Why doesn’t Hookerton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hookerton.
What hospital is closest to Hookerton?
UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Hookerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hookerton?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Contentnea Health Greene in Snow Hill, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hookerton.
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.