Healthcare in Shelby, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.4%

5.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.0%

4.1pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.5%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.4%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.7%

Mobility

20.0%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

11.3%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Atrium Health Cleveland

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Atrium Health Cleveland4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Caromont Regional Medical Center18.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Atrium Health Lincoln21.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Cherokee Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Rutherford Regional Medical Center25.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Shelby has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.