On CDC estimates, Youngsville is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Youngsville differs from North Carolina on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Youngsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Youngsville
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Youngsville
Youngsville runs below North Carolina on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.4% vs 6.6%), COPD (4.9% vs 7.1%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
Youngsville is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Youngsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Youngsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngsville is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Youngsville’s median household income is $86,528; among the 10,286 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Youngsville adults…
Youngsville runs below NC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Youngsville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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
Care in and near Youngsville
No hospital or community health center in Youngsville 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 Youngsville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Youngsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Youngsville adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Youngsville 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.
9.3% of Youngsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Youngsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville | A− | 35.8% | 8.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Youngsville adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Youngsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Youngsville is better than North Carolina on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Youngsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Youngsville | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%12.7–17.4 | 19% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.5 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%28.3–44 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%26.6–34.5 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.1–35.2 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.8%18.9–24.7 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.6–11.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.8–14.2 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%15.8–23.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.2–20.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%28.6–42.6 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.4–10.8 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.1–81.5 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.4–71.4 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85–89 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%67.6–74.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.2–70.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%73.8–86.6 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.7–29.4 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.2–39.9 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.7–27 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.5–15 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–13.6 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.4–11.1 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%23.7–32.3 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.7–12 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Youngsville
Is Youngsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngsville is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Youngsville?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 44%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Youngsville?
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Youngsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Youngsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.8%), 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 Youngsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Youngsville.
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.