Healthcare in Oak City, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.2%
9.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
37.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.6%
Mobility
26.1%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
10.0%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.2 mi
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 21.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Oak City has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.