Where South Weldon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Weldon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Weldon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Weldon
More South Weldon adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.6%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in South Weldon
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (25.2%), 3 times the North Carolina rate. Food insecurity (43.2% vs 15.2%) and housing insecurity (31.6% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 45.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in South Weldon
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.7%), about twice the North Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, South Weldon runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 South Weldon’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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
45.4% of South Weldon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 South Weldon adults…
South Weldon runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Weldon
No hospital or community health center in South Weldon 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 Weldon; ≈ 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 South Weldon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How South Weldon adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, South Weldon runs above North Carolina.
2 in 5 South Weldon 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.
South Weldon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon | D− | 47.6% | 25% | 23% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Weldon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Weldon
Why doesn’t South Weldon 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 Weldon.
What hospital is closest to South Weldon?
Ecu Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 6.3 miles in a straight line from South Weldon’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 Weldon?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rural Health Group Women's Health in Roanoke Rapids, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Weldon.
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.