Healthcare in Dobson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
8.5 mi
Northern Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Regional Hospital | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dobson has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.