Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Pittsboro is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Pittsboro differs from North Carolina on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pittsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsboro
Pittsboro keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.5% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pittsboro
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pittsboro adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 9 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 Pittsboro’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Pittsboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsboro is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #66 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 59%.
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). Pittsboro’s median household income is $81,639; among the 10,656 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pittsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Pittsboro adults…
Pittsboro runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Pittsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Pittsboro
1 community health center in Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
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How Pittsboro adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pittsboro does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Pittsboro adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Pittsboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro | A− | 30.2% | 11.5% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pittsboro adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pittsboro
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pittsboro is better than North Carolina on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Pittsboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pittsboro | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.9–18.8 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.4 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%23.2–37.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.8–13.3 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.2–41.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.3–41.4 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.2–33.2 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.2–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.4–11.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.1–13.2 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.7–25.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.4 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%23.4–35.9 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%78.9–85.2 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%66.8–73.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.1–91.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.2–81.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%66.2–75.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%75.6–87.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%18.9–26.2 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.1–34.1 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.2–24 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.2–13.1 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8–11.2 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.7–9.8 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%25.4–33.8 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Pittsboro
Is Pittsboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsboro is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #66 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsboro?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.2% and 37.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pittsboro?
UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Pittsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pittsboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.1%), 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 Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro.
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.