Healthcare in Sanford, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
7.2pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Central Carolina Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Chatham Hospital Inc | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wakemed, Cary Hospital | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Good Hope Hospital, Inc | 27.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Sanford has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.