Healthcare in Macon, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below 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
38.9%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.6 mi
Maria Parham Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Parham Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health North Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Granville Health Systems | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Macon has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.