Healthcare in King, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
14.2 mi
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 14.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
King has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.