Healthcare in Farmington, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below 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
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 20.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Farmington has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.4 out of 5.