Healthcare in Oriental, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
47.4%
Arthritis
42.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
11.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
25.5%
Lack of Support
16.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
10.3%
Hearing
12.1%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.0 mi
Carolina East Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina East Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carteret General Hospital | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Onslow Memorial Hospital | 42.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 49.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oriental has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 87.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.