Healthcare in Roper, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.0%

9.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.9%

11.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.3%

1.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.4%

Arthritis

37.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

23.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

28.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.3%

Mobility

26.8%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

10.5%

Self-Care

8.2%

Independent Living

13.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

Washington County Hosp Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Washington County Hosp Inc12.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Vidant Chowan Hospital15.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital18.7 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5✓
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center34.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital34.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Roper has an obesity rate of 46.0%, which is 9.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.