Healthcare in Harkers Island, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
45.2%
Arthritis
38.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
8.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Carteret General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 38.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 48.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Harkers Island has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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.