Healthcare in Iron Station, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

26.5%

3.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

32.5%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Atrium Health Lincoln

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Atrium Health Lincoln	5.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Caromont Regional Medical Center	16.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center	16.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Catawba Valley Medical Center	19.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Iron Station has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 3.4 out of 5.