Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Southmont is healthier than 31%
Southmont differs from North Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Southmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southmont
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Southmont
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Southmont runs above North Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Southmont trails towns with similar incomes
Southmont is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, and only 31% of the 9,816 towns with similar household incomes ($68K–$114K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Southmont keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.8% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Southmont adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Southmont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Southmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southmont is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Southmont’s median household income is $91,307; among the 9,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Southmont compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 8.2% (U.S. 11%); dentist visit in the past year, 67.8% (U.S. 63.2%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.7% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Southmont adults…
Southmont runs above NC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southmont 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.
10.7% of Southmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Southmont
No hospital or community health center in Southmont 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 Southmont; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Southmont adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Southmont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Southmont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmont | B− | 36% | 13.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southmont adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southmont is better than North Carolina on 8 and worse on 6; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Southmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southmont | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%16.8–23.4 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%28.7–43.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.6 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%36.7–45.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%35.8–44.9 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.3–38 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8–11.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.8–14.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.6–18.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.7–30 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–15.9 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%24.7–36.8 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.6–10.2 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.2–84.5 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%64.3–71.1 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%87.9–91.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.2–83.9 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.1%68.6–77.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%74.2–86.6 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.4–30 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%24.1–33.7 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.3–23.2 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.2–15.5 | 15.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.5–11 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.9–8.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.5–13.2 | 12.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.3–38.9 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14–19.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.5–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Southmont
Is Southmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southmont is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Southmont?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 43.5%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southmont?
Lexington Memorial Hospital in Lexington, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Southmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10.2%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Southmont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southmont.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.