Healthcare in Benson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp above 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
37.0%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Good Hope Hospital, Inc | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnston Health | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | 17.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Benson has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.