Healthcare in Waxhaw, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
24.0%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.5%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Union | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rebound Behavioral Health | 13.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Waxhaw has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.