Where Mesic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mesic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mesic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mesic
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Mesic
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.4%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Mesic runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mesic adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Mesic, and more people treating it
53.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Mesic
The closest emergency room is Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, 24.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Contentnea Health Pamlico is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Mesic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mesic adults…
Mesic runs above NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Mesic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Mesic
No hospital or community health center in Mesic 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 Mesic; ≈ 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 Mesic adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Mesic 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.
19.1% of Mesic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Mesic and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandemere | — | — | — | — |
Vandemere: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mesic adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mesic
Why doesn’t Mesic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mesic.
What hospital is closest to Mesic?
Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Mesic’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 Mesic?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Contentnea Health Pamlico in Bayboro, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mesic.
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.