Healthcare in Elizabeth City, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
1.8 mi
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | 32.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Elizabeth City has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.