Healthcare in Burlington, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Hospitals | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Chatham Hospital Inc | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Duke University Hospital | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Durham Va Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Burlington has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.5 out of 5.