Healthcare in Bear Grass, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.1%

4.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.1%

4.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.8%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.1%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.0 mi

Ecu Health Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ecu Health Medical Center16.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita16.0 miPsychiatric
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital17.3 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5
Washington County Hosp Inc19.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Bear Grass has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.