Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mar-Mac is healthier than 71%
Mar-Mac trails North Carolina on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mar-Mac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mar-Mac
Making ends meet is harder in Mar-Mac
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Housing insecurity (14.8% vs 12.2%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Mar-Mac is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mar-Mac is healthier than 39%. Against the 7,064 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
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 Mar-Mac’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Mar-Mac’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mar-Mac is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #188 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 54% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Mar-Mac’s median household income is $53,819; among the 7,064 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Mar-Mac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Mar-Mac adults…
Mar-Mac runs above NC on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mar-Mac
No hospital or community health center in Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mar-Mac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Mar-Mac adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Mar-Mac 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.
Mar-Mac and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-Mac | C+ | 38.5% | 13.3% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mar-Mac adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mar-Mac
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mar-Mac is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Mar-Mac’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mar-Mac | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.4–24.6 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.7 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%29.9–47.6 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.4–15.4 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.3–44.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.3–40.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.1–32.2 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–13 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.8–20.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.6–17.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%21.9–31.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%11.6–17.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%28.4–41.2 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.7–15 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.4–83.6 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%55.8–63.4 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85–88.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.7–80.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%61.9–71.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%68.5–83.1 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20–28.1 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.6–38 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.1–28.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.7–17 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%12.8–17.7 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.2–40.1 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14–18.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Mar-Mac
Is Mar-Mac a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mar-Mac is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #188 of 289 in North Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mar-Mac?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 47.6%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mar-Mac?
UNC Health Care Wayne in Goldsboro, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Mar-Mac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mar-Mac have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–15%), 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 Mar-Mac more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mar-Mac.
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.