Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ramseur is healthier than 49%
Ramseur differs from North Carolina on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ramseur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramseur
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ramseur
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Ramseur runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ramseur
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Ramseur adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Ramseur is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ramseur is healthier than 7%. Against the 1,422 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ramseur’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Ramseur’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramseur is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 17% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Ramseur’s median household income is $35,923; among the 1,422 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Ramseur compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ramseur adults…
Ramseur runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Ramseur residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramseur 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.
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Care in and near Ramseur
No hospital or community health center in Ramseur 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 Ramseur; ≈ 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 Ramseur adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ramseur runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Ramseur 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.
20.7% of Ramseur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Ramseur and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramseur | D | 42.1% | 16.2% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Franklinville | C− | 41.1% | 11.6% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ramseur adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ramseur
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ramseur is better than North Carolina on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Ramseur’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ramseur | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24.7–32.1 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.7 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.6 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%34.2–50 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14–18.5 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.1–47.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.3–44.3 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30–37.3 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.6–11 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.1–13.4 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26%21.6–30.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16–21.5 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%28.5–39.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.2–15.3 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%29.9–43 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13.4–18.5 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77–83.8 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.4%49.5–57.4 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.1–87.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.2 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.6–67.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.8–82.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.7–30.8 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.9–39.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.1–27.7 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%19.8–26.7 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.2–19 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%17.6–24.1 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%38.2–48.4 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%19.2–25 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.4–22.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.1–14.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 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 Ramseur
Is Ramseur a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramseur is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D 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 Ramseur?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 50%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ramseur?
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Ramseur’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ramseur have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–18.5%), 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 Ramseur more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ramseur.
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.