Healthcare in Denver, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

19.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.6%

Mobility

11.5%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center	8.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Atrium Health Lincoln	12.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center	14.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc	14.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital	14.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Denver has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.