Healthcare in Mount Airy, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.0%
5.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp 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
42.1%
Arthritis
36.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
11.9%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
1.5 mi
Northern Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Regional Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 29.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mount Airy has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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.