Healthcare in Drexel, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
39.1%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 7.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Drexel has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.