Healthcare in Lake Junaluska, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
7.5 mi
Haywood Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Harris Regional Hospital | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Lake Junaluska has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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.