Healthcare in Wilmington, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.9%
4.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.7%
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
25.5%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Wilmington Treatment Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Treatment Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland | 13.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pender Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Brynn Marr Hosp | 43.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Wilmington has an obesity rate of 31.9%, which is 4.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.