Healthcare in Wilson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
9.7%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Wilson Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Care Wayne | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cherry Hospital | 25.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Wilson has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.