Healthcare in Locust, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
36.9%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health University City | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Locust has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.2 out of 5.