Philadelphus Presbyterian Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainRed Springs’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Red Springs differs from North Carolina on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Springs
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Red Springs
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.4%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Red Springs runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Red Springs adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.1%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Red Springs
44.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 38.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Red Springs is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Red Springs is healthier than 1%. Against the 85 towns with similar household incomes ($16K–$26K), it’s healthier than 43%. 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 Red Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Red Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Springs is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Red Springs’ estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 52.4% of adults, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
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). Red Springs’ median household income is $20,833; among the 85 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($16K–$26K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Red Springs compares well: binge drinking, 9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.1% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Red Springs adults…
Red Springs runs above NC on 10 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Red Springs
1 community health center in Red Springs, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Springs; ≈ 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 Red Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Springs runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Red Springs 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.
41.1% of Red Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Red Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Springs | D− | 52.4% | 23.4% | 23.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Springs adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Springs is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 24; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Red Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Springs | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.2%33.5–41.3 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.9–22.5 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–22 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 52.4%46.9–57.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.4%20.9–26 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 54.4%50.7–57.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.3–45.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.5%35.3–41.8 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 12%10.8–13.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.1%13.4–17.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 38.8%33.9–44.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.6%20.7–26.9 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.1%37.3–46.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9%7.3–10.7 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%35.3–45.5 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%15.6–21.3 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.1%81.4–86.5 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.4%40.9–48.1 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83–87 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.4–84.6 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55.8–65 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.7–83.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.2–25.4 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%28.4–36.9 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.9–28.9 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.2%32.1–40.3 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.9%21.9–28.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.8%18.4–23.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.5%17.2–21.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 41.1%36.8–45.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.8%42.3–51.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 29%26.1–32.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.2%19.8–24.8 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10–12.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.2%12.8–15.7 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.1%15.2–19.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 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 Red Springs
Is Red Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Springs is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Springs?
CDC estimates 52.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 46.9% and 57.7%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Springs?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Red Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–21.3%), 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 Red Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Springs.
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.