Healthcare in Beech Mountain, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
12.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
26.5%
Lack of Support
16.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
9.7 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 9.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Watauga Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Beech Mountain has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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.