Healthcare in Spruce Pine, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
38.6%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 0.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Spruce Pine has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 10.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.