Healthcare in Simpson, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Ecu Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Lenoir Health Care | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Hosp Inc | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Simpson has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.