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Health in Raynham · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Raynham residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raynham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 28383. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Raynham

Dental care lags in Raynham

45.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 35.4% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓

Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Raynham

1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.4%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Raynham runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

More Raynham adults get no exercise

2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.9%), vs 23.8% 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 Raynham’s likely range; Raynham’s figures come from ZIP code 28383, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Raynham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.

82%Yearly checkupNC 80%
46%Dentist visitNC 64%
84%Cholesterol checkNC 88%
60%Colon screeningNC 66%
73%MammogramNC 79%
80%Taking BP medsNC 77%
1 in 6
working-age adults has no health insurance
Raynham 15.4% · North Carolina 1 in 10 (10.4%)
Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Raynham adults…

Raynham runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.

7 of every 100 Raynham adults have had a stroke
North Carolina: 4 in 100 · worse · likely 6.3–7.4%
Better than NCWorseAbout the sameNorth Carolina
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina

Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.

Get no exercise 37.9%NC 23.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 40.7%NC 34.2%
Binge drink 10.6%NC 14.7%
Smoke cigarettes 25.9%NC 13.5%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Raynham, betterRaynham, worseAbout the sameNorth Carolina
Where Raynham gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Raynham

No hospital or community health center in Raynham itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERSoutheastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton · ≈10.5 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyMcleod Medical Center - Dillon★★★★★ · 14.6 miDirections →
+Low-cost careRobeson Health Care CorporationPembroke · 5.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5.5 mi
Robeson Health Care Corporation
8 sites · nearest in Pembroke
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
≈10.5 mi
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Lumberton · ★★★★★
ER
14.6 mi
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon
Dillon · ★★★★★
ER
20 mi
Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg · ★★★★★
ER
28.7 mi
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center
Mullins · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Raynham itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Raynham itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Raynham itself

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 Raynham; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Raynham adults are doing

On 2 of 4 measures, Raynham runs above North Carolina.

1 in 3Raynham adults feel lonely
33.9% · NC 32.5% · About the same as NC
1 in 4Raynham adults lack social or emotional support
27.2% · NC 22.5% · Worse than NC
1 in 4Raynham adults have been diagnosed with depression
23.3% · NC 24.2% · About the same as NC
1 in 5Raynham adults are in frequent mental distress
21.1% · NC 16.5% · Worse than NC
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Raynham adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 3
Raynham adults worry about having enough food
35% · NC 15.2%
Worse than NC
1 in 4
Raynham adults worry about keeping their housing
24% · NC 12.2%
Worse than NC
1 in 5
Raynham adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
18.8% · NC 8.1%
Worse than NC
1 in 5
Raynham adults lack reliable transportation
19.9% · NC 8.4%
Worse than NC

34.8% of Raynham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.

Around town

Raynham and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

46.1%

of Raynham adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs26.1%
Thinking or memory22.8%
Hearing11.8%
Errands alone16%
Vision13%
Dressing or bathing8.6%
North Carolina

Questions about health in Raynham

Why doesn’t Raynham have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Raynham.

What hospital is closest to Raynham?

Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Raynham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Raynham?

4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Robeson Health Care Corporation in Pembroke, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raynham.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.