Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church and Cemetery · Photo: Rcpate1308 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Kelly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kelly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelly
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Kelly
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 12% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Kelly runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kelly
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 27% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Kelly, and more people treating it
49.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Kelly
The closest emergency room is Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Black River Health Services is closer (9.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Kelly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kelly adults…
Kelly runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kelly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Kelly
No hospital or community health center in Kelly 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 Kelly; ≈ 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.
How Kelly adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Kelly 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.
16.6% of Kelly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Kelly 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 Kelly adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelly
Why doesn’t Kelly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kelly.
What hospital is closest to Kelly?
Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Kelly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kelly?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Black River Health Center in Atkinson, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelly.
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.