Healthcare in Speed, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

49.1%

13.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

23.9%

12.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp 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

40.6%

Arthritis

37.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

29.7%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

28.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.0%

Mobility

26.0%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

10.1%

Self-Care

8.6%

Independent Living

12.4%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.8 mi

Vidant Edgecombe Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Ecu Health Medical Center21.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita21.8 miPsychiatric
Unc Health Nash22.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital28.5 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5

Speed has an obesity rate of 49.1%, which is 13.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 85.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.