Healthcare in Old Fort, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above 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
38.6%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Old Fort has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.