On CDC estimates, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Myrtle Grove differs from North Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Myrtle Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Myrtle Grove
Cancer runs high in Myrtle Grove
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Myrtle Grove is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Fewer Myrtle Grove adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Myrtle Grove is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Sea Breeze (A−). Around town ↓
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 Myrtle Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Myrtle Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #33 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 81%.
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). Myrtle Grove’s median household income is $113,463; among the 6,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Myrtle Grove adults…
Myrtle Grove runs below NC on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Myrtle Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Myrtle Grove and the towns around it
Myrtle Grove has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove | A | 29.4% | 10% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Sea Breeze | A− | 30.2% | 12.2% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Wilmington | B+ | 31.9% | 10.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Silver Lake | B | 33.7% | 12% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Myrtle Grove
No hospital or community health center in Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Myrtle Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Myrtle Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Myrtle Grove does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Myrtle Grove 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Myrtle Grove adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Myrtle Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Myrtle Grove is better than North Carolina on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Myrtle Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Myrtle Grove | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.2–16.7 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.5–16.3 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%23.5–35.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.5 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.1–39.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.3–43.9 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%25.7–32.3 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.8–12.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.1–22.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%24.4–35.1 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.3–8 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.1–84.2 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%70.4–76.5 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.4–92.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.6–80.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%64.8–74.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%73.7–86.1 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.6–27.7 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%24.9–34.3 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%15.4–21.7 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.2–9.2 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.5–7 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24–32 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10–13.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.4–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Myrtle Grove
Is Myrtle Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myrtle Grove is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #33 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Myrtle Grove?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 35.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Myrtle Grove?
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Myrtle Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Myrtle Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8%), 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 Myrtle Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Myrtle Grove.
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.