Healthcare in West Marion, 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
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above 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
40.2%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
The Mcdowell Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mcdowell Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Julian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Tx | 14.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broughton Hospital | 16.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Marion has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.