Healthcare in Oakboro, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
10.4 mi
Stanly Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Anson | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health University City | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oakboro has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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.