Healthcare in Cape Carteret, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.6%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
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
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Carteret General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brynn Marr Hosp | 25.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 46.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cape Carteret has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.