Healthcare in North Wilkesboro, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
26.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
North Wilkesboro has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.