Healthcare in Gastonia, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Caromont Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caromont Regional Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Pineville | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Gastonia has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.2 out of 5.