Healthcare in Marion, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

The Mcdowell Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
The Mcdowell Hospital2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc15.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Broughton Hospital15.3 miPsychiatric
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx16.0 miPsychiatric
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital16.3 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5

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.