Healthcare in Halifax, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.3%
7.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
43.0%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.4%
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
24.9%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
25.0%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Ecu Health North Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health North Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unc Health Nash | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital | 33.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Halifax has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 2.3 out of 5.