Healthcare in Hays, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.1%

near the national average

Depression Rate

26.8%

3.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp below 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

38.7%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.5%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.8%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.2%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wilkes Regional Medical Center2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Alleghany Memorial Hospital18.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Ashe Memorial Hospital19.3 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Twin County Regional Hospital28.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Hays has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 9.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.