Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church · Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Hope Mills is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Hope Mills differs from North Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hope Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hope Mills
Hope Mills is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hope Mills is healthier than 41%. Against the 10,065 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hope Mills
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.4%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (16% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 16.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hope Mills sleeps less
42% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 34.2% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Hope Mills
Hope Mills runs below North Carolina on cancer (6.3% vs 7.9%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.6%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Hope Mills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Hope Mills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hope Mills is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #182 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hope Mills’ median household income is $65,774; among the 10,065 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hope Mills compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.5% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Hope Mills 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.
1 mile of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hope Mills adults…
Hope Mills runs below NC on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Hope Mills residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hope Mills
No hospital or community health center in Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills; ≈ 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 Hope Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Hope Mills adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hope Mills runs above North Carolina.
4 in 10 Hope Mills 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.
Hope Mills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Mills | C+ | 40.1% | 11.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Fayetteville | C+ | 40.4% | 12.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hope Mills adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hope Mills
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hope Mills is better than North Carolina on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Hope Mills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hope Mills | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18–23 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–15 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34.2–46.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.6–41.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.4–36.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.3–29.1 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.2–19.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.6–18 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%21.3–29.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.4 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%36.4–47.7 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.6 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.3–64.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.7–87.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.4–77 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.1–68.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.1–83.6 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.7–29.7 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.8–41.4 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.4–29.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%16.9–22 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14.1–18.2 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.7–12.5 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%14–18.4 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.9–39 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%4–4.7 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hope Mills
Is Hope Mills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hope Mills is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #182 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hope Mills?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 46.3%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hope Mills?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Hope Mills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hope Mills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.8%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hope Mills more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hope Mills.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.