Photo: Travis K. Witt · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Statesville is healthier than 74%
Statesville trails North Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Statesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Statesville
Making ends meet is harder in Statesville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (15.4% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Statesville
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Stroke runs high in Statesville
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Statesville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Statesville is healthier than 40%. Against the 6,748 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
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 Statesville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Statesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Statesville is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #187 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 53% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Statesville’s median household income is $52,880; among the 6,748 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of Statesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Statesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Statesville adults…
Statesville runs above NC on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Statesville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Statesville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Statesville; ≈ 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.
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How Statesville adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Statesville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Statesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville | C+ | 36.7% | 13.4% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Troutman | B+ | 33.5% | 10% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Statesville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Statesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Statesville is better than North Carolina on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Statesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Statesville | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.6–25.1 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.8 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.1–44.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.2 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.5–45 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.3–41 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.6–32.3 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.1–9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%14.6–21.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.2–17.5 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.7–31.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%26.9–40 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.5–84.1 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%54.6–62.3 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.3–88.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.9–80.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%60.2–70.8 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%70.1–84.3 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.4–27.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.9–39.1 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.2–28.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%17.3–22.3 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%14.8–19.2 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%32–41 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.9–19.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.8–18.5 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Statesville
Is Statesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Statesville is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #187 of 289 in North Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Statesville?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 44.7%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Statesville?
Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Statesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Statesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–14.1%), 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 Statesville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Statesville.
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.