Where Indian Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Beach
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Indian Beach
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 37.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 26.9% across North Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.6% across North Carolina. In all, Indian Beach runs above North Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Indian Beach, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Indian Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.6% vs 80%) and dentist visits (73.6% vs 63.6%). 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 Indian Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Indian Beach adults…
Indian Beach runs below NC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Indian Beach
No hospital or community health center in Indian Beach 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 Indian Beach; ≈ 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.
How Indian Beach adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Indian Beach does better than North Carolina.
1 in 4 Indian Beach 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.
3.3% of Indian Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Indian Beach 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 Indian Beach adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian Beach
Why doesn’t Indian Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Indian Beach.
What hospital is closest to Indian Beach?
Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Indian Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Indian Beach?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Morehead City in Morehead City, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Beach.
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.