Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Polkville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Polkville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Polkville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Polkville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Polkville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Polkville runs above North Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Polkville
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Polkville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 13.5% 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 Polkville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Polkville adults…
Polkville runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Polkville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Polkville
No hospital or community health center in Polkville 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 Polkville; ≈ 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).
How Polkville adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Polkville 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% of Polkville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Polkville 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 Polkville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Polkville
Why doesn’t Polkville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Polkville.
What hospital is closest to Polkville?
Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Polkville’s 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 Polkville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kintegra Family Medicine - Fallston in Lawndale, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Polkville.
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.