Where Red Cross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Cross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Cross. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Cross
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Red Cross
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Red Cross runs above North Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Red Cross adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Red Cross’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Red Cross adults…
Red Cross runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Red Cross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Red Cross
No hospital or community health center in Red Cross 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 Red Cross; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Cross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Red Cross adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Red Cross 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.
Red Cross and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Cross adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Cross
Why doesn’t Red Cross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Cross.
What hospital is closest to Red Cross?
Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Red Cross’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Cross.
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.