Healthcare in High Shoals, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
7.1 mi
Atrium Health Lincoln
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Caromont Regional Medical Center | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Norman Regional Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
High Shoals has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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.