Healthcare in Gold Hill, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) | 15.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gold Hill has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.