Where Morven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morven
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Morven
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.3%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Morven runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Morven adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Morven
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.6%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (24.5% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 33.7% 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 Morven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Morven adults…
Morven runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.7% of Morven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Morven
No hospital or community health center in Morven 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 Morven; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Morven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Morven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morven runs above North Carolina.
4 in 10 Morven 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.
Morven 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 Morven adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morven
Why doesn’t Morven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morven.
What hospital is closest to Morven?
Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Morven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Morven?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Anson Regional Medical Services in Wadesboro, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morven.
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.