Healthcare in Cape Carteret, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

13.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

28.2%

Lack of Support

18.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.9 mi

Carteret General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carteret General Hospital17.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Onslow Memorial Hospital20.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Brynn Marr Hosp25.2 miPsychiatric
Carolina East Medical Center30.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Unc Lenoir Health Care46.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

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.