Sutton-Newby House · Photo: Waterman, Thomas T., creator · Public domainWhere Winfall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winfall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winfall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winfall
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Winfall
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Winfall runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and stroke, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Winfall
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 16.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Winfall, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. 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 Winfall’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Winfall adults…
Winfall runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Winfall is an older town: 26% 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 Winfall as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Winfall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winfall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Winfall
No hospital or community health center in Winfall 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 Winfall; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Winfall adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Winfall 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.
Winfall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford | C | 39.6% | 15.5% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winfall adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winfall
Why doesn’t Winfall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winfall.
What hospital is closest to Winfall?
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Winfall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winfall.
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.