Healthcare in West Canton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Haywood Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Regional Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Harris Regional Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
West Canton has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.