Healthcare in Sunset Beach, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
49.0%
Arthritis
44.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
17.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
10.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
24.9%
Lack of Support
15.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
12.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.6 mi
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Loris Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Conway Medical Center | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Sunset Beach has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 89.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.