Healthcare in Kernersville, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.1%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kernersville has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 3.8 out of 5.