Healthcare in Rutherford College, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.4%
2.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Catawba Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Frye Regional Medical Center | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 12.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Rutherford College has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.