Healthcare in Northwest, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp above 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
37.6%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.0%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
27.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.5%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 5.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Pender Memorial Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 31.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Northwest has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.