Healthcare in Fairplains, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.5%

6.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.6%

4.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.1%

5.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.6%

6.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.9%

Arthritis

33.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.6%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.0%

Mobility

23.1%

Cognitive

21.0%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

13.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wilkes Regional Medical Center1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Ashe Memorial Hospital20.1 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital21.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Alleghany Memorial Hospital21.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Caldwell Memorial Hospital26.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Fairplains has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.