Healthcare in Rockwell, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
11.6 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 11.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health University City | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Rockwell has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.