Healthcare in Old Fort, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx5.5 miPsychiatric
The Mcdowell Hospital9.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center17.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5
Adventhealth Hendersonville19.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital20.2 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5

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.