Photo: Raventsaid · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Whiteville is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Whiteville differs from Tennessee on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whiteville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whiteville
Dental care lags in Whiteville
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 32.9% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Whiteville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), about twice the Tennessee rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.2% vs 9.1%) and housing insecurity (26.8% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 30.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Whiteville is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Whiteville is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Whiteville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Whiteville is healthier than 4%. Against the 3,075 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 20%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Whiteville
Whiteville runs below Tennessee on cancer (4.2% vs 8.2%), arthritis (23.9% vs 30.6%) and depression (23.8% vs 28.4%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Tennessee 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Tennessee figure falls outside Whiteville’s likely range.
What’s behind Whiteville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiteville is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #151 of 176 in Tennessee. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 19% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). Whiteville’s median household income is $42,105; among the 3,075 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Whiteville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Whiteville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.4% of Whiteville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Whiteville adults…
Whiteville runs below TN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Whiteville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Tennessee. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Whiteville
No hospital or community health center in Whiteville 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 Whiteville; ≈ 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 Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Whiteville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Whiteville runs above Tennessee.
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.
Whiteville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | D− | 47% | 14.6% | 27.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whiteville adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whiteville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whiteville is better than Tennessee on 4 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Whiteville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whiteville | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%26.3–35.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.1–18.5 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.8–25.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%38.5–56 | 37.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 13.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%37.9–47.5 | 39.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%28.8–37.4 | 38.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21–27 | 30.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.5–10.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.9%27.7–38.6 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.1%22.8–31.5 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%29.2–40.6 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.7–19.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.3%41.8–56.9 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.2%16–24.9 | 11.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%69.4–78 | 78.1% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.1%35.1–43.2 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%75.1–82 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%62.8–70.2 | 76.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.4%46–57.1 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67–82 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.2–27.6 | 28.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 38.5%34–43.2 | 27.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.7%29.8–35.6 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.8%24.1–29.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.2%16.9–21.5 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.8%15.1–18.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.4%27.5–33.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%35.2–46.5 | 35.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.5–19.3 | 16.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.8%19.6–26.2 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8%6.9–9.1 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.3–13.9 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5–6.7 | 4.1% | 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 Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Whiteville
Is Whiteville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whiteville is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #151 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whiteville?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 56%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whiteville?
West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital in Bolivar, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Whiteville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Whiteville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–24.9%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
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 Whiteville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whiteville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee 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.