Pineview · Photo: Jmbrowne3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Roxobel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roxobel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roxobel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roxobel
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Roxobel
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.1%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.9%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.1%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Roxobel runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Roxobel adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.2%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Roxobel
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 32.8% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Roxobel’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Roxobel adults…
Roxobel runs above NC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Roxobel is an older town: 28% 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 Roxobel 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roxobel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Roxobel
No hospital or community health center in Roxobel 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 Roxobel; ≈ 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 Roxobel adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Roxobel runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Roxobel 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.
36.2% of Roxobel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Roxobel 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 Roxobel adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roxobel
Why doesn’t Roxobel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roxobel.
What hospital is closest to Roxobel?
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Roxobel’s 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 Roxobel?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group at Rich Square in Rich Square, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roxobel.
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.