Healthcare in Cooleemee, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
8.6 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 8.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital | 21.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Cooleemee has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.