Photo: Gerry Dincher · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Turkey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turkey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turkey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turkey
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Turkey
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Turkey runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Turkey adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Turkey
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Housing insecurity (15.4% vs 12.2%) and no reliable transportation (10.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 17.4% 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 Turkey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Turkey adults…
Turkey 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.
17.4% of Turkey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Turkey
No hospital or community health center in Turkey 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 Turkey; ≈ 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 Turkey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Turkey adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Turkey 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.
Turkey 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 Turkey adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turkey
Why doesn’t Turkey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turkey.
What hospital is closest to Turkey?
Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Turkey’s 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 Turkey?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Warsaw Wellness Center in Warsaw, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turkey.
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.