Healthcare in Mars Hill, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.9%
7.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
29.5%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
26.8%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.3 mi
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 22.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Mars Hill has an obesity rate of 28.9%, which is 7.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.