Healthcare in Glen Alpine, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
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.