Healthcare in New Bern, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.4%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Carolina East Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina East Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carteret General Hospital | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brynn Marr Hosp | 34.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
New Bern has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.