Healthcare in Spencer, 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
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 2.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Spencer has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.2 out of 5.