Healthcare in Bald Head Island, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
46.2%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
11.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
25.1%
Lack of Support
15.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.2%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
9.2%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 8.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 26.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 47.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pender Memorial Hospital | 48.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bald Head Island has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 87.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.