Healthcare in Elk Park, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 9.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Elk Park has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.