Healthcare in Gaston, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.8%

7.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.6%

2.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.1%

Arthritis

37.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

26.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.0%

Mobility

25.4%

Cognitive

19.3%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.7%

Independent Living

13.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Ecu Health North Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ecu Health North Hospital	5.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center	12.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital	34.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Unc Health Nash	36.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital	39.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Gaston has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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.