Healthcare in Kings Mountain, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.1%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Caromont Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caromont Regional Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cherokee Medical Center | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Kings Mountain has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.8 out of 5.