Healthcare in East Spencer, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.9%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
29.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.2 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 3.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Spencer has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.