Photo: User:Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Linden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linden
Cancer and arthritis run high in Linden
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Linden, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Linden keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 87.5%). 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 Linden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Linden adults…
Linden runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Linden
No hospital or community health center in Linden 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 Linden; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Linden adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Linden 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.
7.6% of Linden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Linden 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 Linden adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Linden
Why doesn’t Linden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Linden.
What hospital is closest to Linden?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Linden’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 Linden?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wade Family Medical Center in Wade, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linden.
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.