Healthcare in Raleigh, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.9%
5.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
31.3%
Arthritis
19.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Rex Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Raleigh has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.7 out of 5.