Healthcare in Durham, 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
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
31.0%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Duke University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Durham Va Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Duke Regional Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Hospitals | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Durham has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 4.5 out of 5.