Healthcare in Southport, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.8%

4.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.2%

1.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.5%

2.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp below 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

45.4%

Arthritis

40.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

12.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.2%

Loneliness

26.3%

Lack of Support

17.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

7.3%

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

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital3.6 miCritical Access Hospitals
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland21.9 miPsychiatric
Wilmington Treatment Center24.9 miAcute Care Hospitals
Pender Memorial Hospital43.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center46.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Southport has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 87.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.