Healthcare in Nags Head, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
27.0%
Lack of Support
17.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 4.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | 42.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Nags Head has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.