Healthcare in Wake Forest, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.5%
6.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp below 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
34.3%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.6%
Mobility
9.7%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Triangle Springs
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Springs | 15.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Holly Hill Mental Health Services | 15.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Rex Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| North Carolina Specialty Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Wake Forest has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.