Healthcare in Nebo, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
6.8 mi
The Mcdowell Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 9.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 21.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Nebo has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.