Healthcare in Como, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.1%
5.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.1%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
13.7%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 36.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Como has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.1%, 5.6pp above the national average. About 14.0% 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 2.8 out of 5.