Healthcare in Murphy, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.3%
3.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
27.3%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
6.3 mi
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 25.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Angel Medical Center | 33.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Murphy has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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.