Healthcare in Lexington, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.4%
5.8pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 11.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Lexington has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 16.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.4 out of 5.