Gray Gables · Photo: DaveEM1004 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Winton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winton
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Winton
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 12% across North Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.1% across North Carolina. In all, Winton runs above North Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Winton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 8.1%) and housing insecurity (20.3% vs 12.2%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Winton
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% 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 Winton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Winton adults…
Winton runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. 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.
25.4% of Winton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Winton
No hospital or community health center in Winton 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 Winton; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Winton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Winton runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Winton 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.
Winton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winton adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winton
Why doesn’t Winton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winton.
What hospital is closest to Winton?
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Winton’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 Winton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ahoskie Comprehensive Care in Ahoskie, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winton.
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.