Photo: Mkrpowers · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Rolesville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Rolesville beats North Carolina on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rolesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rolesville
COPD and heart disease are less common in Rolesville
Rolesville runs below North Carolina on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 7.1%), heart disease (4.1% vs 6.6%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
Rolesville is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Rolesville’s lead shrinks
Rolesville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 81% of the 2,774 towns with similar household incomes ($112K–$187K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Few Rolesville adults smoke
9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Rolesville’s likely range.
What’s behind Rolesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rolesville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #15 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 83%.
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). Rolesville’s median household income is $149,565; among the 2,774 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Rolesville adults…
Rolesville runs below NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Rolesville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Rolesville
No hospital or community health center in Rolesville 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 Rolesville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rolesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Rolesville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rolesville does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Rolesville 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.
6.4% of Rolesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Rolesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolesville | A+ | 30.1% | 8.9% | 9% | CDC place |
| Wake Forest | A | 29.5% | 9.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rolesville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rolesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rolesville is better than North Carolina on 22 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Rolesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rolesville | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.6–14 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%25.8–34.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.8–35.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.1–37 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19–24 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.1–7.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.5–10.6 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%13.4–18.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.9–18 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%28.4–36.7 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.4–83.9 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.8%69–74.5 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.7–92.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.4–77.1 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.6–69 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.2–85.2 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.3–26.3 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%26.3–34 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.7–22.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.6%18.8–24.5 | 32% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.3–12 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Rolesville
Is Rolesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rolesville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #15 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rolesville?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 34.8%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rolesville?
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Rolesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rolesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.5%), 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 Rolesville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rolesville.
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.