Healthcare in Wilkesboro, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wilkesboro has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.