Healthcare in Monroe, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
6.9pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
24.1%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Atrium Health Union
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Union | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Monroe has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 17.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.