Where Bogue residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bogue, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bogue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bogue
Bogue keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.4% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Bogue
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Bogue is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the North Carolina figure falls outside Bogue’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bogue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Bogue adults…
Bogue runs below NC on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bogue
No hospital or community health center in Bogue itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bogue; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Bogue adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bogue does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Bogue adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Bogue adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Bogue and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Carteret | A− | 32.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bogue adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bogue
Why doesn’t Bogue have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bogue.
What hospital is closest to Bogue?
Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Bogue’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bogue.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.