Healthcare in Glen Alpine, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.9%

1.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.4%

3.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp 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

37.6%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.2%

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

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.4%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

23.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.5%

Mobility

18.1%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Broughton Hospital2.9 miPsychiatric
The Mcdowell Hospital14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital20.0 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5
Caldwell Memorial Hospital21.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5

Glen Alpine has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.