Healthcare in Newport, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
7.7 mi
Carteret General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 29.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brynn Marr Hosp | 35.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 48.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Newport has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.