Healthcare in Brookford, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Catawba Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Brookford has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.4 out of 5.