Where Roper residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roper, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roper
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Roper
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Roper runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and stroke, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Roper adults get no exercise
36.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Roper
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.4%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (21.2% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 29.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Roper’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Roper adults…
Roper runs above NC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Roper is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Roper as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.1% of Roper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Roper
No hospital or community health center in Roper 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 Roper; ≈ 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 Roper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Roper adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Roper runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Roper 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.
Roper and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roper adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roper
Why doesn’t Roper have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roper.
What hospital is closest to Roper?
Washington County Hosp in Plymouth, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Roper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Roper?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Agape Health Services- Plymouth in Plymouth, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roper.
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.