Joshua James Blanchard House · Photo: Mx._Granger · CC0On CDC estimates, Warsaw is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Warsaw differs from North Carolina on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warsaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warsaw
Dental care lags in Warsaw
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Warsaw
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Warsaw runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Warsaw
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.5%), about twice the North Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 26.4% 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 Warsaw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Warsaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warsaw is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #263 of 289 in North Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 28% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Warsaw’s median household income is $54,297; among the 7,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Warsaw compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.2% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Warsaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Warsaw adults…
Warsaw runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
26.4% of Warsaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Care in and near Warsaw
1 community health center in Warsaw, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Warsaw; ≈ 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.
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How Warsaw adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Warsaw runs above North Carolina.
4 in 10 Warsaw 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.
Warsaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | D | 43.7% | 18% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warsaw adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warsaw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warsaw is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Warsaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warsaw | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.2–32.5 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.2–20.8 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.7%35.4–52.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18%15.7–20.4 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47%42.7–51.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%32.8–41.6 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28–34.9 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11–14.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.6%21.3–30.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.5–19.8 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.3–38.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.2%9.1–13.6 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.5–46.4 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.3–18.3 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.4–85.4 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%46.7–54.8 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.2–88.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%57.9–68.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%69.3–83.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19–25.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%30.5–41.4 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%23.6–31.9 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.5%24.8–32.5 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%19.1–25.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.4%22.8–30.2 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%36.6–46.8 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.5–25 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11–14.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Warsaw
Is Warsaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warsaw is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #263 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warsaw?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 52.1%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warsaw?
Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Warsaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warsaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–18.3%), 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 Warsaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warsaw.
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.