Where Lasker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lasker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lasker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lasker
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lasker
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Lasker runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lasker adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
In Lasker, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Carolina 10.4%), yet 27.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Lasker’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lasker adults…
Lasker runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lasker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Lasker
No hospital or community health center in Lasker 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 Lasker; ≈ 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).
How Lasker adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Lasker 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.
14.5% of Lasker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Lasker 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 Lasker adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lasker
Why doesn’t Lasker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lasker.
What hospital is closest to Lasker?
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Lasker’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 Lasker?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Woodland Primary Care in Woodland, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lasker.
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.