Where Peletier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Peletier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peletier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peletier
Cancer and arthritis run high in Peletier
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. In all, Peletier runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Peletier keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.8% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Peletier adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Peletier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Peletier adults…
Peletier runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peletier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Peletier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Peletier
No hospital or community health center in Peletier 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 Peletier; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Peletier adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Peletier 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.
Peletier and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Carteret | A− | 32.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peletier adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Peletier
Why doesn’t Peletier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Peletier.
What hospital is closest to Peletier?
Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Peletier’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peletier.
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.