Healthcare in Dover, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.7%

7.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.3%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

25.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.2%

Mobility

20.0%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

10.4%

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

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Unc Lenoir Health Care

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unc Lenoir Health Care5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Carolina East Medical Center26.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Onslow Memorial Hospital26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Unc Health Care Wayne27.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Ecu Health Medical Center30.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Dover has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 2.4 out of 5.