Healthcare in Polkton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.8%
9.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
32.2%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.0%
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
22.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Atrium Health Anson
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Anson | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Union | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Health Cheraw | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Polkton has an obesity rate of 45.8%, which is 9.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.