Healthcare in Morehead City, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.9%

1.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.3%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

30.1%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Carteret General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carteret General Hospital0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Carolina East Medical Center30.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Onslow Memorial Hospital37.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Brynn Marr Hosp43.2 miPsychiatric—✓

Morehead City has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.