Healthcare Access in Sampson County
An interactive analysis of key challenges to access to care.
The Five Pillars of Healthcare Access
Access to healthcare is a complex issue. We can understand it better by looking at four key pillars. Click each tab below to explore the data-driven challenges facing Sampson County in each area.
Pillar I: Health Insurance Coverage
Insurance is the primary gateway to care. The data indicates that approximately 1 in 6 residents lacks insurance, with half of the county's children relying on public coverage.
Pillar II: Workforce & Availability
Care is inaccessible if providers and facilities are not available. While Sampson County has a local hospital and FQHC presence, the ratio of population to primary care providers remains strained.
Sampson Regional Medical Center anchors the local system, operating with a slim 1.4% margin. Primary care is supported by CommWell Health, but specific provider counts for pediatric and specialty care remain difficult relatively low.
Pillar III: Utilization & Timeliness
High rates of preventable hospital stays suggest that chronic conditions are not being managed effectively in outpatient settings, often due to access barriers.
Pillar IV: Affordability
With a median household income of roughly $53,600 and nearly 1 in 5 residents living in poverty, affordability is a major hurdle. State-level data indicates significant premium hikes are on the horizon.
Pillar V: Local Investment
This pillar tracks investments in community health. While exact per-capita expenditure data is currently unavailable, the county lacks a dedicated School-Based Health Center, relying instead on testing kiosks.