Healthcare in Emerald Isle, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.3%
4.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.5%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
25.9%
Lack of Support
16.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.8 mi
Carteret General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brynn Marr Hosp | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 48.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Emerald Isle has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.