On CDC estimates, Princeville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Princeville differs from North Carolina on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeville
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Princeville
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.7%), about twice the North Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Princeville runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Princeville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.8%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Princeville
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.1%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.6% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (27.5% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 38.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Princeville’s likely range.
What’s behind Princeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 16% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Princeville’s median household income is $46,406; among the 4,476 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Princeville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 8.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.1% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Princeville adults…
Princeville runs below NC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.6% of Princeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Princeville
No hospital or community health center in Princeville 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 Princeville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Princeville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Princeville runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 Princeville 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.
Princeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville | D− | 50.2% | 23.7% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Princeville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Princeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Princeville is better than North Carolina on 5 and worse on 23; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Princeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Princeville | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34%29.2–38.7 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.5–20.7 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.9–21.6 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 50.2%40.6–59.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.7%20.7–26.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 55.9%51.1–60.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.4–43.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.8%31.6–39.7 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.9%12.1–15.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%9.7–13.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%20.7–29.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%17.6–24.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.8%34.3–46.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 8.8%6.9–10.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%35.4–50.5 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%11.3–17.7 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.1%82–87.7 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.6%45.6–53.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.2–90 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.8–85.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.4–74.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%72.5–85.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%16.9–23.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%32.9–42.7 | 32.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.9%28.7–37.2 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.1%32.4–43.7 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.5%23.7–31.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.6%17.9–23.2 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.2%15.6–20.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 38.6%32.7–44.1 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.2%39.2–50.9 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.7%23.9–31.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17–22.6 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Princeville
Is Princeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Princeville?
CDC estimates 50.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.6% and 59.1%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Princeville?
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Princeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Princeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–17.7%), 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 Princeville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Princeville.
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.