Healthcare in Lowgap, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Twin County Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lowgap has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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.