Healthcare in Washington, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.1%
6.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.7%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
22.5%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
19.5 mi
Ecu Health Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Washington County Hosp Inc | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ecu Health Bertie Hospital | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Carolina East Medical Center | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Washington has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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.