Healthcare in Lasker, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.7%

0.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.8%

2.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.5%

5.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp 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

44.5%

Arthritis

40.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.3%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.8%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.5%

Mobility

25.3%

Cognitive

17.9%

Hearing

14.1%

Vision

8.4%

Self-Care

6.6%

Independent Living

12.7%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.0 mi

Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Ecu Health North Hospital	22.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center	25.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital	28.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital	32.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Lasker has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.