Healthcare in Southern Shores, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.2%
7.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.5%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
25.7%
Lack of Support
15.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
9.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.1 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Albemarle Medical Center | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | 46.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital | 47.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Southern Shores has an obesity rate of 28.2%, which is 7.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.