Healthcare in Dover, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Unc Lenoir Health Care
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Care Wayne | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
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.