Healthcare in Oak Ridge, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.8%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Oak Ridge has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.