Healthcare in Newland, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
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
26.8%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 4.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Watauga Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Newland has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.