Healthcare in Star, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.4%
8.8pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
9.8%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 9.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Randolph Hospital | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chatham Hospital Inc | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Star has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 19.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.