Randleman Graded School · Photo: Nmg27510 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Randleman is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Randleman trails North Carolina on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Randleman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Randleman
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Randleman
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Randleman runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Randleman is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Randleman is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Randleman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), 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 Randleman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Randleman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Randleman is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #272 of 289 in North Carolina. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Randleman’s median household income is $53,456; among the 6,935 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Randleman adults…
Randleman runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Randleman
No hospital or community health center in Randleman 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 Randleman; ≈ 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 Randleman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Randleman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Randleman runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Randleman adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Randleman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Randleman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Randleman adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Randleman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Randleman is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Randleman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Randleman | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%23.8–32 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–19.8 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.4–23.6 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%35.9–51.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.7–17 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.3–45 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.7–42.7 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.5–34.6 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.6%15.1–22.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.3–25.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%27.1–38.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.6 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29.5–42.6 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%12.1–18 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.4–82 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%52.9–60.9 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.8–85.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.3–79.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.3–68.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%62.3–78.9 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%25.2–33.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.8–39.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.8–27.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.1–27.8 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14.5–19.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.4–14 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.5%19–26.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%36.1–47 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%16.9–22.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%18.2–24 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 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 Randleman
Is Randleman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Randleman is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #272 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Randleman?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 51.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Randleman?
Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Randleman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Randleman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–18%), 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 Randleman 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 Randleman.
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.