Healthcare in Asheville, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.5%

4.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp below 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

33.3%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.3%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

4.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center	5.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Pardee Hospital Henderson County	15.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Adventhealth Hendersonville	16.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx	16.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Asheville has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 4.5 out of 5.