Healthcare in Banner Elk, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.4%
4.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.8%
6.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
29.7%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.8%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
6.0 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 6.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Watauga Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Banner Elk has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.