Healthcare in Columbia, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
6.6pp above 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
38.9%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.7 mi
Vidant Chowan Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Hosp Inc | 32.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 35.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 39.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Columbia has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.