Healthcare in Boone, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
33.5%
10.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.4%
6.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp above 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
21.2%
Arthritis
12.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
26.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.5%
Loneliness
41.8%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
25.2%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Watauga Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Boone has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 33.5%, 10.0pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.