Healthcare in Oak Island, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.3%
4.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
37.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
12.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
26.0%
Lack of Support
16.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 5.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 22.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 39.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 42.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Oak Island has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.7% 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 1.5 out of 5.