Healthcare in Welcome, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
38.6%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 17.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Welcome has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.4 out of 5.