Healthcare in Kinston, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.1%

10.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.4%

9.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

4.1pp 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

39.5%

Arthritis

35.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.7%

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

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

28.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.4%

Mobility

26.6%

Cognitive

20.3%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

11.7%

Self-Care

9.2%

Independent Living

15.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.5 mi

Unc Lenoir Health Care

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Unc Lenoir Health Care	4.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Unc Health Care Wayne	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cherry Hospital	27.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Vidant Duplin Hospital	27.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ecu Health Medical Center	29.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Kinston has an obesity rate of 46.1%, which is 10.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.