Healthcare in Harkers Island, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

14.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.8%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

19.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.4 mi

Carteret General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carteret General Hospital11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Carolina East Medical Center38.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Onslow Memorial Hospital48.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5

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.