Healthcare in Cajah's Mountain, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cajah's Mountain has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.