Healthcare in Polkville, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above 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
40.3%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Atrium Health Cleveland
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Polkville has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 11.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.