Healthcare in Hatteras, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
46.7 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 46.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
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.