Ellsworth and Lovie Ballance House · Photo: Jasonspsyche · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hatteras residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hatteras, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hatteras. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hatteras
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Hatteras
The closest emergency room is The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, 49.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ocracoke Health Center is closer (18.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hatteras
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Conditions ↓
Hatteras keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.6% vs 63.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.5% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Hatteras adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Carolina. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hatteras’ likely range.
Care in and near Hatteras
No hospital or community health center in Hatteras 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 Hatteras; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hatteras adults…
Hatteras runs above NC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hatteras adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Hatteras adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hatteras adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Hatteras 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.
Hatteras and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Hatteras adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hatteras
Why doesn’t Hatteras have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hatteras.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hatteras.
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.