Healthcare in Wilmington, NC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Wilmington Treatment Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Wilmington Treatment Center7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland13.5 miPsychiatric
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital19.4 miCritical Access Hospitals
Pender Memorial Hospital24.3 miCritical Access Hospitals
Brynn Marr Hosp43.0 miPsychiatric

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.