Healthcare in Dortches, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.4%

0.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp 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

40.3%

Arthritis

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.3%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

30.5%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.5%

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

2.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Unc Health Nash

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unc Health Nash1.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital20.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Wilson Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health North Hospital30.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health Medical Center36.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Dortches has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 2.2 out of 5.