Healthcare in Salisbury, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury)3.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast19.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center23.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc25.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

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.