Healthcare in Gamewell, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 11.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Gamewell has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.