Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Maxton’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Maxton differs from North Carolina on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maxton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maxton
More Maxton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.5%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Maxton
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.8%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.8%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Maxton runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Maxton
43.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 35.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Maxton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Maxton is healthier than 1%. Against the 134 towns with similar household incomes ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 28%. 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 Maxton’s likely range.
What’s behind Maxton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maxton is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Maxton’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 52.9% of adults, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
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). Maxton’s median household income is $22,667; among the 134 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Maxton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84% (U.S. 77.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Maxton adults…
Maxton runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maxton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Maxton
1 community health center in Maxton, 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 Maxton; ≈ 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 Maxton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Maxton runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Maxton 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.
44.3% of Maxton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Maxton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxton | D− | 52.9% | 22.8% | 24.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maxton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maxton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maxton is better than North Carolina on 4 and worse on 24; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Maxton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maxton | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.3%33.6–41.3 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.9 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–22.9 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 52.9%47.7–57.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.8%20.5–25.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 54%50.7–57.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.9–43.7 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.4%33.5–39.2 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14%12.6–15.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.8–12 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.8%7–8.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.8%31.3–40.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.4%21.3–27.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.5%37.9–47.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9%7.4–10.6 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%38.8–48.4 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%14–20.3 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.5–86.3 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.1%39.8–46.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82–86.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.4–83.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.7–66.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.6–82 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.2–24.8 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%31.4–39.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%24.9–32.1 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.5%35.1–44.2 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.4%24.2–31.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.4%19.8–25.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 20.9%18.5–23.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 44.3%39.6–49 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.9%42.6–51.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.4%25.5–31.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%20.6–25.7 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.9%12.6–15.6 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.3%15.4–19.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.5%9.4–11.9 | 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 Maxton
Is Maxton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maxton is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maxton?
CDC estimates 52.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 47.7% and 57.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maxton?
Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Maxton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maxton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–20.3%), 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 Maxton more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maxton.
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.