Wynne's Folly · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Engelhard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Engelhard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Engelhard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Engelhard
Dental care lags in Engelhard
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 31.6% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Engelhard’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Engelhard
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.6% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.1%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Engelhard runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Engelhard
The closest emergency room is The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, 37.1 miles away in a straight line. And 12.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.4% across North Carolina. For everyday care, Ocracoke Health Center is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Engelhard, and more people treating it
48% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Engelhard’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Engelhard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Engelhard adults…
Engelhard runs above NC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Engelhard
1 community health center in Engelhard, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Engelhard; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Engelhard adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Engelhard 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.
24% of Engelhard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Engelhard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Engelhard adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Engelhard
Why doesn’t Engelhard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Engelhard.
Where can I get low-cost care near Engelhard?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Engelhard Medical Center in Engelhard, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Engelhard.
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.