Healthcare in Sugar Mountain, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.8 mi
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital | 3.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Watauga Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Sugar Mountain has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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.