Healthcare in Elkin, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3.5 mi
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Elkin has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.