Chapel of the Good Shepherd · Photo: Hrhiles · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Norlina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norlina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norlina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norlina
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Norlina
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.2%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Norlina runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Norlina
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 24.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Norlina adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Norlina’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Norlina adults…
Norlina runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Norlina is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Norlina as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.6% of Norlina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Norlina
1 community health center in Norlina, 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 Norlina; ≈ 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 Norlina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Norlina adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Norlina runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Norlina 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.
Norlina 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 Norlina adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norlina
Why doesn’t Norlina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norlina.
What hospital is closest to Norlina?
Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Norlina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Norlina?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group at Norlina in Norlina, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norlina.
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.