Healthcare in Apex, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

18.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Wakemed, Cary Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wakemed, Cary Hospital5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Rex Hospital10.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Triangle Springs14.1 miPsychiatric
Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health17.7 miPsychiatric
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus18.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

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.