Healthcare in Moravian Falls, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 23.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Moravian Falls has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.4 out of 5.