Healthcare in Matthews, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health University City | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Matthews has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.