Healthcare in Charlotte, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.1%
6.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
30.8%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health University City | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Charlotte has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.