Healthcare in Rocky Mount, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.4%

6.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.7%

5.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.6%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.4%

Mobility

20.6%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

8.5%

Self-Care

6.6%

Independent Living

11.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Unc Health Nash

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unc Health Nash2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital16.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Wilson Medical Center19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health Medical Center32.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita32.1 miPsychiatric——

Rocky Mount has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.