Healthcare in Morganton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 3.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Morganton has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.