Black Rock Plantation House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Sandyfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandyfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sandyfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandyfield
Dental care lags in Sandyfield
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sandyfield
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.4%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Housing insecurity (19.8% vs 12.2%) and utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.1%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Sandyfield
The closest emergency room is Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. And 12.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across North Carolina. For everyday care, Goshen Medical Center is closer (6.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Sandyfield
Sandyfield runs below North Carolina on cancer (5.9% vs 7.9%) and depression (20.2% vs 24.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Sandyfield’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandyfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Sandyfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Sandyfield
No hospital or community health center in Sandyfield 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 Sandyfield; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Sandyfield adults…
Sandyfield runs below NC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Sandyfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sandyfield runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 Sandyfield 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.
Sandyfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arcadia | — | — | — | — |
East Arcadia: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sandyfield adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandyfield
Why doesn’t Sandyfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sandyfield.
What hospital is closest to Sandyfield?
Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Sandyfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sandyfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Bolton in Bolton, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sandyfield.
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.