Camden County

North CarolinaFIPS 37029

Pop. 10,3550 HospitalsSVI 0.25RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Camden County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricCamden CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.4%11.2%
Adult Obesity34.3%35.7%
Uninsured Rate9.4%12.5%
PCPs per 10K1.85.2
Premature Death (YPLL)9,189.389

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
Primary Care Physicians
18.0 per 100k
2
NPs & PAs
18.0 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,780.03
Medicare Per Capita
2349.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorCamden CountyState Avg 
Diabetes10.9%
Obesity35.5%
Depression25.1%
Frequent Mental Distress16.4%
COPD6.7%
Current Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Stroke3.4%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Poor General Health16.7%
Disability30.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity21.4%
Binge Drinking15.9%
Uninsured7.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Camden County has no hospital. 23 of North Carolina's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in North Carolina

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.25
Socioeconomic Status0.26
Household Composition & Disability0.60
Minority Status & Language0.55
Housing Type & Transportation0.10

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Camden County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterPasquotank1827 mi
Vidant Chowan HospitalChowan2531.2 mi
The Outer Banks Hospital, IncDare1941.1 mi
Washington County Hosp IncWashington4945.8 mi
Vidant Roanoke Chowan HospitalHertford12446.5 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.