Healthcare in Lake Waccamaw, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
42.9%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 23.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mcleod Loris Hospital | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Lake Waccamaw has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.