On CDC estimates, Navassa is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Navassa differs from North Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Navassa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Navassa
Making ends meet is harder in Navassa
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (18.8% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Navassa
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Navassa
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.8%), vs 12% across North Carolina. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Navassa runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Navassa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Navassa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Navassa is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 51% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Navassa’s median household income is $62,000; among the 9,417 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Navassa compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Navassa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Navassa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Navassa adults…
Navassa runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Navassa
No hospital or community health center in Navassa 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 Navassa; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Navassa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Navassa runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Navassa 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.
Navassa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Navassa adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Navassa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Navassa is better than North Carolina on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Navassa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Navassa | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21–27.5 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–16 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–20 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%34.3–49.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.3–48 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.2–40 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.4–33.4 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.1%19.2–27.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.8–19 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24.6–34.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.1–15.3 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%36.5–49.8 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10–14.2 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%79.6–85.8 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%50.9–58.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86–89.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.6–82.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%61.9–72.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%72–85.3 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.7–25.8 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.5–40 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.1–31.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%20.4–27.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.2–21.9 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%18.1–25 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%31.9–41.5 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%16.1–21.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9–11.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 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 Navassa
Is Navassa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Navassa is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Navassa?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 49.9%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Navassa?
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Navassa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Navassa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–14.2%), 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 Navassa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Navassa.
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.