Healthcare in Canton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Haywood Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Harris Regional Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Canton has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.