Healthcare in Lucama, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.7%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Wilson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cherry Hospital | 18.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Unc Health Care Wayne | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johnston Health | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lucama has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.