Healthcare in Blowing Rock, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.3%
5.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
45.3%
Arthritis
38.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
26.8%
Lack of Support
16.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Watauga Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 10.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blowing Rock has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.