Healthcare in Light Oak, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.6%

7.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.3%

6.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near 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

38.9%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

26.0%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

20.5%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.8 mi

Atrium Health Cleveland

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Atrium Health Cleveland	6.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Caromont Regional Medical Center	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Atrium Health Lincoln	18.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Cherokee Medical Center	22.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Catawba Valley Medical Center	27.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Light Oak has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.