On CDC estimates, Valley Hill is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Valley Hill differs from North Carolina on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Hill
Cancer and heart disease run high in Valley Hill
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Valley Hill runs above North Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Valley Hill adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Valley Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Valley Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Hill is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #98 of 289 in North Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Valley Hill’s median household income is $86,599; among the 10,274 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Valley Hill adults…
Valley Hill runs above NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Valley Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Valley Hill
No hospital or community health center in Valley Hill 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 Valley Hill; ≈ 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 Valley Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Valley Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Valley Hill does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Valley Hill 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.
Valley Hill and the towns around it
Valley Hill’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hill | B+ | 30% | 12.5% | 12% | CDC place |
| Laurel Park | A | 26.4% | 13% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Hendersonville | B− | 31.2% | 14.2% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley Hill adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valley Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valley Hill is better than North Carolina on 8 and worse on 4; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Valley Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valley Hill | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.1–21.2 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–15.1 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.8 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%23.4–37.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.1–43.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%35.9–44.9 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.3%28.7–36 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.5–17.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.5–14.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%17.9–26.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%26.6–38.8 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.7–10.8 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%78.9–85 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63–70 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.5–91.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%78.7–84 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.9%69.6–77.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%71.5–84.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.4–28 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%23.3–32.9 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.2–21.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.2–12.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.5–9.8 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.2–10.5 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.8–37.1 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.7–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11–15 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.4–11 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.4–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 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 Valley Hill
Is Valley Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Hill is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #98 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Valley Hill?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 37.2%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valley Hill?
Pardee Hospital Henderson County in Hendersonville, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Valley Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valley Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.8%), 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 Valley Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Hill.
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.