Healthcare in Marion, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
The Mcdowell Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 15.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Marion has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.