Healthcare in New London, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
26.3%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
6.7 mi
Stanly Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 23.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
New London has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.