Healthcare in Gerton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
28.1%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Adventhealth Hendersonville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Gerton has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 4.5 out of 5.