Where Raemon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raemon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raemon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raemon
Smoking is more common in Raemon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.8%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Raemon
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 27.7% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Raemon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.5%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Raemon runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Raemon’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raemon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Raemon adults…
Raemon runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Raemon
No hospital or community health center in Raemon 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 Raemon; ≈ 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 Raemon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Raemon runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Raemon 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.
31.5% of Raemon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Raemon 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 Raemon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raemon
Why doesn’t Raemon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Raemon.
What hospital is closest to Raemon?
Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Raemon’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 Raemon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Maxton Medical Center in Maxton, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raemon.
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.