Healthcare in Cherokee, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.2%
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
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.3%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Harris Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Regional Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Angel Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cherokee has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.