Healthcare in Catawba, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Lake Norman Regional Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Catawba has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.