Healthcare in Chowan Beach, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.2%

3.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

2.8pp above 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

39.7%

Arthritis

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.1%

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

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

23.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.9%

Mobility

19.8%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

11.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Vidant Chowan Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Vidant Chowan Hospital10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital16.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital21.4 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5✓
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Washington County Hosp Inc31.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Chowan Beach has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.