Labor and delivery in Marion, NC
The McDowell Hospital is the hospital in Marion, North Carolina that delivers babies. Together it handled 328 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 22%, against 25% across North Carolina and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
The McDowell Hospital
430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 22%328 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | Rutherfordton | 19 | 21% | 145 | Yes |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc. | Morganton | 21 | 22% | 1,017 | Yes |
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Center | Asheville | 30 | 24% | 3,650 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville | 32 | 19% | 597 | Yes |
| Pardee Hospital Henderson County | Hendersonville | 34 | 32% | 402 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | 36 | 19% | 1,250 | Yes |