Healthcare in Carolina Beach, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
18.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.2%
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
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 18.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Pender Memorial Hospital | 35.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 48.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Carolina Beach has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.