Healthcare in Buxton, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
44.3 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 44.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Buxton has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.