Photo: Morgan Riley; building by Cahoon & Kasten architects (2004) · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Manteo is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Manteo differs from North Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manteo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manteo
Cancer and arthritis run high in Manteo
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Manteo keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.5% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Manteo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Manteo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A+.
What’s behind Manteo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manteo is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Manteo’s median household income is $83,777; among the 10,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Manteo adults…
Manteo runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Manteo is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manteo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manteo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Manteo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Manteo
1 community health center in Manteo, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Manteo; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Manteo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Manteo does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Manteo 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.
Manteo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manteo | A− | 32.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manteo adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manteo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manteo is better than North Carolina on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Manteo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manteo | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%13.7–20.5 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.7–15.1 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.5–17 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%24.9–40.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%9.8–14 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.2–43.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.5–43.7 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%27.8–35.5 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6–9.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.2–15.3 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%17–27.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.1–16.5 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.3%21.7–33.7 | 34.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.1–10 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%78.8–85.3 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.5%68.2–74.7 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.1–92.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.4–83.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%67.4–76.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%73.9–86.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%20.8–28.6 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%24.3–34.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.6–22.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%7.8–12.7 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.5–9.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%5.8–9.9 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%25.5–36 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%11.8–17.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.5–15 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%2.9–4.3 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Manteo
Is Manteo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manteo is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manteo?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 40.5%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manteo?
The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Manteo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manteo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Manteo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manteo.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.