George and Neva Barbee House · Photo: Matheny.michelle · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Zebulon is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Zebulon differs from North Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zebulon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zebulon
What’s behind Zebulon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zebulon is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #171 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 70% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Zebulon’s median household income is $79,112; among the 10,793 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Zebulon compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Zebulon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Zebulon adults…
Zebulon runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Zebulon residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Zebulon
No hospital or community health center in Zebulon 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 Zebulon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Zebulon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Zebulon adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Zebulon 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.
Zebulon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zebulon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Zebulon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Zebulon is better than North Carolina on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Zebulon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Zebulon | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.1–24.4 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%31.1–40.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.4–14.8 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35–41.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31.2–38 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.8 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%16.2–22.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.6–16.9 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.8–30.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.4–41.1 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.8–83.3 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.4–62.7 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.5–88.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.3 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.4–68.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.8–82 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.5 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%31.4–40 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.1–28.9 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17.9–23.6 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.5–12.6 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.6–12.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.7%15.3–20.4 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%29.1–36.3 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 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 Zebulon
Is Zebulon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zebulon is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #171 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Zebulon?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 40.9%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Zebulon?
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Zebulon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Zebulon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–14.9%), 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 Zebulon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zebulon.
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.