Healthcare in Cashiers, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp below 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

42.7%

Arthritis

33.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.2%

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

10.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

27.6%

Lack of Support

17.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.6%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

9.3%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.4%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.0 mi

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Highlands Cashiers Hospital7.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harris Regional Hospital18.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc19.0 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓
Angel Medical Center19.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Mountain Lakes Medical Center20.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Cashiers has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.