Healthcare in Highlands, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

45.6%

Arthritis

38.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

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

12.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

26.5%

Lack of Support

17.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

17.8%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Highlands Cashiers Hospital1.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mountain Lakes Medical Center14.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Angel Medical Center16.1 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Harris Regional Hospital20.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc25.5 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓

Highlands has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 85.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.