Where Marble residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marble, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marble. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marble
Out of every 100 Marble adults…
Marble runs above NC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marble
No hospital or community health center in Marble 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 Marble; ≈ 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 Marble adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Marble adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Marble 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.
10.6% of Marble adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Marble 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 Marble adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marble
Why doesn’t Marble have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marble.
What hospital is closest to Marble?
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Marble’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marble?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachian Mountain Health at Murphy in Murphy, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marble.
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.