Healthcare in Beaufort, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.0%

1.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp 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

40.3%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.0%

Loneliness

30.1%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.8%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

Carteret General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carteret General Hospital5.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Carolina East Medical Center33.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Onslow Memorial Hospital42.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Brynn Marr Hosp48.2 miPsychiatric—✓

Beaufort has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.