Healthcare in Waves, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
18.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.8 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Waves has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.