Healthcare in Waynesville, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
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
40.4%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Haywood Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Harris Regional Hospital | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Waynesville has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 3.2 out of 5.