Photo: Abbeynball · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Indian Trail is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Indian Trail differs from North Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Trail. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Trail
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Indian Trail
Indian Trail runs below North Carolina on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.7% vs 6.6%), COPD (5.1% vs 7.1%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Indian Trail
Grades next door run from Weddington (A+) to Monroe (C). Indian Trail is an A−. Around town ↓
Fewer Indian Trail adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Indian Trail’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Indian Trail’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Indian Trail is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #64 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Indian Trail’s median household income is $108,483; among the 7,371 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$136K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Indian Trail adults…
Indian Trail runs below NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Indian Trail residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Indian Trail adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Indian Trail and the towns around it
Indian Trail’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | A− | 33.8% | 9.5% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Stallings | A | 32.1% | 10.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Hemby Bridge | A | 31.9% | 9.7% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Monroe | C | 38.7% | 13.4% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Wesley Chapel | A | 31.9% | 9.5% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Lake Park | A− | 32.7% | 10.2% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Fairview | B+ | 33.5% | 11% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Weddington | A+ | 29.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Indian Trail
No hospital or community health center in Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail; ≈ 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.
6.4 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Trail adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Indian Trail adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Indian Trail 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Indian Trail adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Indian Trail
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Indian Trail is better than North Carolina on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Indian Trail’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Indian Trail | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.3–17.4 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%27.1–41.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%27.6–35.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%29.7–38.2 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20–25.9 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17–24.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.5–19.9 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%26.1–37.6 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.8–10.5 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.2–82.3 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.3%65.9–72.3 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.5–89.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%69.6–76.6 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.5–69.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%72.1–84.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.1–35.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.9–24.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10–13.4 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.9–11.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%7–9.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%22.7–30.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9–11.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.8–15 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Indian Trail
Is Indian Trail a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Indian Trail is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #64 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Indian Trail?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 41.2%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Indian Trail?
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Indian Trail’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Indian Trail have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.5%), 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 Indian Trail more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Trail.
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.