Healthcare in Forest Hills, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
37.9%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
4.2 mi
Harris Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Regional Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Angel Medical Center | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Forest Hills has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.