Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Lawndale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lawndale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lawndale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawndale
COPD and stroke run high in Lawndale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Lawndale runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lawndale
58.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 20.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lawndale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Lawndale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lawndale adults…
Lawndale runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawndale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
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Care in and near Lawndale
No hospital or community health center in Lawndale 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 Lawndale; ≈ 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 Lawndale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lawndale runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Lawndale 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.
16.7% of Lawndale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Lawndale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Lawndale adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lawndale
Why doesn’t Lawndale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lawndale.
What hospital is closest to Lawndale?
Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Lawndale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lawndale?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kintegra Family Medicine - Fallston in Lawndale, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lawndale.
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.