Healthcare in Richfield, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
9.7 mi
Stanly Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 18.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 20.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Richfield has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.