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Emergency Rooms in North Carolina

105 emergency rooms in 68 cities and 77 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Emergency rooms in North Carolina at a glance

  • North Carolina has 105 emergency rooms, about 9.8 for every 1 million residents.
  • Per person, that is 26% below the national rate (13 per 1 million).
  • The largest group is Acute Care Hospitals (73%), ahead of Critical Access Hospitals and VA Hospitals.
  • 88 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5; 10 earned the top five stars.
  • Charlotte (3), Durham (3) and Jacksonville (3) have the most, 9% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many emergency rooms are in North Carolina?
There are 105 emergency rooms in North Carolina in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which North Carolina cities have the most emergency rooms?
Charlotte (3), Durham (3), Jacksonville (3), Asheville (2), Hickory (2).
What is the highest-rated emergency room in North Carolina?
AdventHealth Hendersonville in Hendersonville, Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, Duke University Hospital in Durham have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.