Healthcare in Wakulla, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

48.9%

12.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.7%

3.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.5%

7.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.4%

4.8pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

33.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

37.8%

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

24.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.7%

Loneliness

35.3%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.5%

Mobility

26.7%

Cognitive

26.0%

Hearing

13.3%

Vision

14.3%

Self-Care

8.7%

Independent Living

18.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.4 mi

Scotland Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Scotland Memorial Hospital	11.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Southeastern Regional Medical Center	18.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon	26.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center	28.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	—

Wakulla has an obesity rate of 48.9%, which is 12.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.