Healthcare in Gloucester, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.7%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

29.1%

Lack of Support

19.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

16.0%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

Carteret General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Carteret General Hospital	12.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Carolina East Medical Center	36.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Onslow Memorial Hospital	48.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Gloucester has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.