Healthcare in Cary, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.3%
10.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.8%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.2%
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
4.5 mi
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Rex Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Triangle Springs | 9.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services | 15.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Cary has an obesity rate of 25.3%, which is 10.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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.