Healthcare in Cricket, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.3%
6.7pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
37.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.1%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.1%
Mobility
25.6%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
13.6%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
14.1%
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
4.1 mi
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cricket has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 17.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.