Where Stokes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stokes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stokes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stokes
Dental care lags in Stokes
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Stokes
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Stokes runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Stokes
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.5% across North Carolina. 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 Stokes’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stokes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Stokes adults…
Stokes runs above NC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Stokes
No hospital or community health center in Stokes 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 Stokes; ≈ 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 Stokes adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Stokes 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.
16.5% of Stokes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Stokes 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 Stokes adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stokes
Why doesn’t Stokes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stokes.
What hospital is closest to Stokes?
Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Stokes’ 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 Stokes?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Contentnea Health Bernstein in Greenville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stokes.
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.