On CDC estimates, Stony Point is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Stony Point differs from North Carolina on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stony Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stony Point
What’s behind Stony Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stony Point is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 56% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Stony Point’s median household income is $73,209; among the 10,760 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Stony Point adults…
Stony Point runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Stony Point is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Stony Point as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Stony Point
No hospital or community health center in Stony Point 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 Stony Point; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stony Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Stony Point adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Stony Point 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.
11.3% of Stony Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Stony Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | B− | 35.7% | 11.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stony Point adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stony Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stony Point is better than North Carolina on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Stony Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stony Point | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.2–23.4 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.2–16 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%28.3–43.6 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.5–41.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.7–41.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.7–32.2 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.6–19 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.8–29.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.1 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%27.3–39.5 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.9–13.4 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.7–81.6 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.7–64.8 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–88 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.8–79.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.8–68.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.9–82 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.3–29.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.3–38.4 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.6–26.7 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.7–17.1 | 15.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.1–13.7 | 12.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.8–40.2 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.5–19 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 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 Stony Point
Is Stony Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stony Point is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stony Point?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 43.6%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stony Point?
Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Stony Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stony Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.4%), 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 Stony Point 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 Stony Point.
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.