Healthcare in Mulberry, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.3%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
1.2 mi
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Mulberry has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.