Where Rhodhiss residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rhodhiss, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rhodhiss. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rhodhiss
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rhodhiss adults…
Rhodhiss runs above NC on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Rhodhiss residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Rhodhiss
No hospital or community health center in Rhodhiss 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 Rhodhiss; ≈ 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 Rhodhiss adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Rhodhiss adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Rhodhiss 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.
10.8% of Rhodhiss adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Rhodhiss 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | B | 31.3% | 11.1% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rhodhiss adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rhodhiss
Why doesn’t Rhodhiss have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rhodhiss.
What hospital is closest to Rhodhiss?
Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Rhodhiss’ 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 Rhodhiss?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eastern Burke HCCH in Connelly Springs, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rhodhiss.
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.