Healthcare in Columbus, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
40.4%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
St Lukes Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | 8.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pelham Medical Center | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Springbrook Behavioral Health System | 17.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.