Healthcare in Fountain, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
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
37.3%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.2 mi
Ecu Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 14.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wilson Medical Center | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fountain has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.