Healthcare in Bakersville, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson City Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bakersville has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.