Healthcare in Rutherfordton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.4%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 12.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 23.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rutherfordton has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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.