Healthcare in Albemarle, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.6%

2.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.0%

1.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.7%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.3%

Mobility

18.4%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Stanly Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Stanly Regional Medical Center	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast	18.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Atrium Health Anson	25.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center	28.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Albemarle has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.