Where Kelford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kelford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelford
More Kelford adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.6%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Kelford
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 21%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Kelford runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kelford
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.8%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (22% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (19.9% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 41.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Kelford’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Kelford adults…
Kelford runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
41.4% of Kelford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Kelford
No hospital or community health center in Kelford 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 Kelford; ≈ 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 Kelford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Kelford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kelford runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 Kelford 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.
Kelford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Kelford adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelford
Why doesn’t Kelford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kelford.
What hospital is closest to Kelford?
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Kelford’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 Kelford?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lewiston Commmunity Health Ctr in Lewiston, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelford.
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.