Healthcare in Chapel Hill, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.2%
4.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
29.1%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Unc Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Hospitals | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Duke University Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Durham Va Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Duke Regional Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chapel Hill has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.