Healthcare in Bessemer City, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.3%

3.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.6%

4.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

2.8pp above 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

37.9%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.6%

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

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.6%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

19.5%

Cognitive

19.8%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Caromont Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Caromont Regional Medical Center4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Atrium Health Lincoln13.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Atrium Health Cleveland17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Piedmont Medical Center24.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health24.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Bessemer City has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.