Healthcare in Hickory, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
2.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Frye Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Hickory has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 2.6 out of 5.