Healthcare in Duck, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
44.4%
Arthritis
35.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.8%
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
10.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
25.5%
Lack of Support
15.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
8.8%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.0 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | 41.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | 46.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 46.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Duck has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5.