Healthcare in Fairfield, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
40.4%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
11.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
34.2 mi
Washington County Hosp Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Hosp Inc | 34.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 42.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 42.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 48.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Fairfield has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.