Healthcare in Bethel, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.5%
8.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp above 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
38.5%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.5%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
10.1 mi
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 26.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bethel has an obesity rate of 44.5%, which is 8.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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.