Where Washington Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washington Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Park
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Washington Park
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Cancer is also above the state: 12%, vs 7.9% across North Carolina. In all, Washington Park runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Washington Park, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Carolina 10.4%), yet 23.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Washington Park, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Washington Park
The closest emergency room is Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 21.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Metropolitan Community Health Services is closer (1.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Washington Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Washington Park adults…
Washington Park runs above NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington Park is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Park as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Washington Park
No hospital or community health center in Washington Park 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 Washington Park; ≈ 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.
How Washington Park adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Washington Park 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.
12.6% of Washington Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Washington Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Road | C | 37.2% | 15.4% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Park adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Park
Why doesn’t Washington Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington Park.
What hospital is closest to Washington Park?
Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Washington Park’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 Washington Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Agape Community Health Center in Washington, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Park.
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.