Healthcare in Valdese, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below 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

38.7%

Arthritis

32.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.3%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

20.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.9 mi

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Broughton Hospital	9.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Catawba Valley Medical Center	12.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Frye Regional Medical Center	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Caldwell Memorial Hospital	15.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Valdese has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.