Healthcare in Balfour, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.2%

5.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

near 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

36.0%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.1%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

29.3%

Lack of Support

19.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Pardee Hospital Henderson County

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Pardee Hospital Henderson County	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Adventhealth Hendersonville	7.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce	17.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center	18.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc	20.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	1/5	✓

Balfour has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.