Where South Henderson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Henderson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Henderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Henderson
More South Henderson adults get no exercise
45.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina (about twice the North Carolina rate). Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in South Henderson
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.7%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, South Henderson runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in South Henderson
41.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 36.5% 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 South Henderson’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.
Out of every 100 South Henderson adults…
South Henderson runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near South Henderson
No hospital or community health center in South Henderson 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 South Henderson; ≈ 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 South Henderson adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, South Henderson runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 South Henderson 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.
47.7% of South Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
South Henderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | D | 45.7% | 19.3% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Henderson adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Henderson
Why doesn’t South Henderson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Henderson.
What hospital is closest to South Henderson?
Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, 1.6 miles in a straight line from South Henderson’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 South Henderson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group at Henderson and Dental in Henderson, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Henderson.
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.