Healthcare in Cullowhee, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
33.7%
10.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
3.6%
8.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
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
17.6%
Arthritis
9.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.1%
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
26.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.7%
Loneliness
44.4%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
5.8%
Cognitive
24.2%
Hearing
3.9%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Harris Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Regional Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Angel Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc | 19.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cullowhee has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 33.7%, 10.2pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.