Healthcare in Halifax, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Ecu Health North Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ecu Health North Hospital9.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals
Unc Health Nash27.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital29.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital33.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.