Healthcare in Hatteras, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

40.8%

Arthritis

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

18.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.6%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

1

With Emergency Services

1

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

46.7 mi

The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc46.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5

Hatteras has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.