Healthcare in Valle Crucis, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.9%

2.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.7%

2.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

38.7%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.7%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

18.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.4 mi

Watauga Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Watauga Medical Center	8.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital	10.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare	10.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Johnson County Community Hospital	16.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sycamore Shoals Hospital	21.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Valle Crucis has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.