Healthcare in Bear Grass, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Ecu Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Hosp Inc | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
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.