Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Plain View is healthier than 94%
Plain View beats North Carolina on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plain View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plain View
Plain View is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Plain View is healthier than 67%. Against the 7,005 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Plain View adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 8 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 Plain View’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Plain View’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plain View is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 51%.
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). Plain View’s median household income is $53,636; among the 7,005 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Plain View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Plain View adults…
On every condition, Plain View is about the same as North Carolina. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plain View
1 hospital in Plain View, 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 Plain View; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plain View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Plain View adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Plain View 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.
Plain View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain View | B+ | 36.1% | 10.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plain View adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plain View
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plain View is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Plain View’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plain View | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%14.7–20.9 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.2 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%28.1–44.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9–12.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.6–40.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%31.7–40.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%23.9–30.8 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.1–15.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%18.2–27.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.1–19.4 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%26.7–39 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.1–12.4 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.3–82.6 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.7–65 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86–89.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.4–79.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58–68 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.6–82.6 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.6–29.7 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.2–39.2 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.8–26.5 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.7–12.4 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.9–8.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.1–11.1 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%26.7–36.7 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11–15.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.5–17.1 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–4 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Plain View
Is Plain View a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plain View is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plain View?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 44.5%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plain View?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Plain View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plain View have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12.4%), 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 Plain View more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plain View.
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.