Healthcare in Foscoe, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 6.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Watauga Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Foscoe has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.