Healthcare in Whitakers, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.5%

7.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.8%

7.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

34.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.1%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.0%

Mobility

23.5%

Cognitive

17.5%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

8.9%

Self-Care

7.1%

Independent Living

12.1%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Unc Health Nash

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unc Health Nash10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital17.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health North Hospital22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Wilson Medical Center30.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Ecu Health Medical Center36.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Whitakers has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.2 out of 5.