Foscue Plantation House · Photo: Tradewinds · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Trenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Trenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trenton
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Trenton
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.9%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Trenton runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Trenton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Trenton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (14.5% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 28% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% 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 Trenton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Trenton adults…
Trenton runs above NC on 7 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28% of Trenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Trenton
No hospital or community health center in Trenton 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 Trenton; ≈ 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 Trenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Trenton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Trenton runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Trenton 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.
Trenton 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 Trenton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Trenton
Why doesn’t Trenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Trenton.
What hospital is closest to Trenton?
Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Trenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trenton.
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.