Healthcare in Turkey, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp above 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
40.0%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.1%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Sampson Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Regional Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vidant Duplin Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cherry Hospital | 27.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Health Care Wayne | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Turkey has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.