Garner Farm · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Weldon’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Weldon differs from North Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weldon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weldon
More Weldon adults get no exercise
42.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Weldon
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.6%), more than twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25%), about twice the North Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.7%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Weldon runs above North Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Weldon
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 35.2% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Weldon’s likely range.
What’s behind Weldon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weldon is near the bottom of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 15% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Weldon’s median household income is $48,350; among the 5,149 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Weldon compares well: binge drinking, 9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Weldon adults…
Weldon runs above NC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weldon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Weldon
No hospital or community health center in Weldon 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 Weldon; ≈ 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).
How Weldon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Weldon runs above North Carolina.
4 in 10 Weldon 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.
40.8% of Weldon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Weldon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon | D− | 47.6% | 25% | 23% | CDC place |
| Roanoke Rapids | C− | 38% | 14.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| South Weldon | — | — | — | — |
South Weldon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weldon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weldon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weldon is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Weldon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weldon | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.5%32.3–41.3 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.9–23.1 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.2–22.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.6%40.3–57.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 25%22.3–28.5 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 57.3%53.5–62.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.7–47 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.3%35.8–43.8 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.3%11.9–15.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.4%11.1–14 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.7%12.9–17 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.2%30.2–40.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23%19.7–27 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.7%37.2–49.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9%7.4–11.5 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.3–49.3 | 34.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%12–18.7 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 85%82.4–88 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%41.9–49.6 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.5 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%81.5–86 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.4–67.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.1–84.4 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.8–25.9 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.1–42.5 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%25.4–34.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.9%33.5–43.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.8%22.9–30.5 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21.4%18.5–24.3 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19%16.4–21.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 40.8%35.6–46.1 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.4%43.6–54.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 30.7%27.4–34.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.7–24.3 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–12.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.6%12–15.4 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.7%14.8–19.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 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 Weldon
Is Weldon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weldon is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weldon?
CDC estimates 47.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.3% and 57.2%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weldon?
Ecu Health North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Weldon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weldon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–18.7%), 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 Weldon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weldon.
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.