Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0Where Patterson Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patterson Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patterson Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patterson Springs
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Patterson Springs
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Patterson Springs runs above North Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Patterson Springs
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
In Patterson Springs, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Carolina 10.4%), yet 23.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Patterson Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Patterson Springs adults…
Patterson Springs runs above NC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Patterson Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Patterson Springs
No hospital or community health center in Patterson Springs 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 Patterson Springs; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Patterson Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Patterson Springs runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Patterson Springs 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.
16.5% of Patterson Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Patterson Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Patterson Springs adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Patterson Springs
Why doesn’t Patterson Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Patterson Springs.
What hospital is closest to Patterson Springs?
Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Patterson Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Patterson Springs?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kintegra Family Medicine - Shelby - Dixon Blvd in Shelby, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patterson Springs.
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.