Healthcare in Sparta, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.5%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Alleghany Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 0.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ashe Memorial Hospital | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sparta has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.