Healthcare in Forest City, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.3%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
22.3%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
13.6%
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
7.1 mi
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Forest City has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.