Healthcare in Salisbury, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
3.9 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 3.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Norman Regional Medical Center | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Salisbury has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.