Healthcare in Etowah, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp below 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
42.1%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
27.5%
Lack of Support
18.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Pardee Hospital Henderson County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Springbrook Behavioral Health System | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Etowah has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.