Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Shannon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shannon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shannon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shannon
More Shannon adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.5%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Shannon
40% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 30.2% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Shannon
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.6%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 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 Shannon’s likely range.
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 Shannon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Shannon adults…
Shannon runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shannon
No hospital or community health center in Shannon 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 Shannon; ≈ 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 Shannon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shannon runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Shannon 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.
43.3% of Shannon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Shannon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Shannon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shannon
Why doesn’t Shannon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shannon.
What hospital is closest to Shannon?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Shannon’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 Shannon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Red Springs Health Center in Red Springs, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shannon.
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.