Healthcare in Denton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.8%
6.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
1.8pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.6%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.8%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.6%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.4 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Randolph Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 20.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Denton has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.