Healthcare in Lansing, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Ashe Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 9.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lansing has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.