Healthcare in Ocracoke, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
43.9%
Arthritis
38.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.6%
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
26.8%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.6%
Mobility
22.8%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
11.8%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
48.5 mi
Carteret General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret General Hospital | 48.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Ocracoke has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.