Healthcare in Apex, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.6%
9.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.6%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.0%
Mobility
7.5%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Rex Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Triangle Springs | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | 17.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Apex has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.7 out of 5.