On CDC estimates, Maury is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Maury differs from North Carolina on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maury
Dental care lags in Maury
44.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Maury
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.7%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Maury
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (22.4% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Maury’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Maury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maury is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Where Maury compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Maury 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Maury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Maury adults…
Maury runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Maury residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Maury
No hospital or community health center in Maury 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 Maury; ≈ 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 Maury adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Maury runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Maury 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.
Maury and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maury | D | 46.1% | 16.5% | 24.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maury adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maury is better than North Carolina on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Maury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maury | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%24.5–33.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–18 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.1%36.3–56 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.2–19.1 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%40.3–50.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%30.7–40.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.2–29.2 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.8–11.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.8%21.3–30.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.7%20.5–29.2 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26–38.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.2–20.2 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%36–51 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%12.8–21.6 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%71.4–80 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.3%40.4–48 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.1–84.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.1–76.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%50.7–62.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%67.9–82.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.6–25 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%29.9–41.2 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%27.1–36.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.9%24–34.3 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.4%18.9–26.3 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.6%14.2–19.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%12.8–17.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.4%21.8–31.7 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%34.1–45.6 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.1–20.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%16.9–22.9 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%5.9–8 | 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 Maury
Is Maury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maury is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maury?
CDC estimates 46.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 56%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maury?
UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Maury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.8–21.6%), 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 Maury more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maury.
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.