Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Gates County
Plans Available
Residents of Gates County have the exclusive option of Blue Advantage. This plan guarantees access to an extensive network of healthcare providers, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in North Carolina being part of the in-network providers.
Best for
Blue Advantage gives you access to our largest statewide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.
Network
More than 95% of doctors and 98% of the hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023.
Availability
Blue Advantage is available on and off Marketplace to residents in all North Carolina counties EXCEPT the following, where it is available only off Marketplace: Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Johnston, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, Wake, and Yadkin.
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Gates County
in North Carolina
Gates County is a small rural county located in northeast North Carolina. It's home to around 11,000 residents and is an excellent place for young families, with a median household income of $47,122 and a median home value of $151,200. In addition, with the cost of living 10.5% lower than the national average, it's also affordable for many families seeking a place to call home. Finally, there are many fun activities for families, such as visiting the Dismal Swamp State Park, fishing or boating on the Chowan River, or attending local festivals, including the Gates County Agricultural Fair.
With plenty of small-town charm, a low crime rate, and excellent schools, it's easy to see why the county is a popular choice with families. There are four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all highly rated by parents and students. In addition, several healthcare facilities are located nearby, including Sentara Obici Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, and Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, providing quality medical care.
Gates County (zip codes 27926, 27937, 27938, 27946, 27947, and 27979) is home to several small towns offering a sense of community and unique events. Gatesville is the county seat in the central part of the county. It's a small, charming town home to around 300 residents. Sunbury is in the county's north and hosts the popular "Peanut Festival," attracting visitors from all over the state. Eure is known for its annual "Watermelon Festival," which features live music and a parade.
Area Hospitals
ECU Health Bertie Hospital, 1403 S King St, Windsor, NC, 27983, (252) 794-6600
ECU Health Chowan Hospital, 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-8451
ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, 111 Hospital Dr, Tarboro, NC, 27886, (252) 641-7700
ECU Health North Hospital, 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-8011
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hosp, 500 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3000
Martin General Hospital, 310 S Mccaskey Rd, Williamston, NC, 27892, (252) 809-6300
Outer Banks Hospital, 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959, (252) 449-4500
Sentara Albemarle Medical Ctr, 1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, (252) 335-0531
Washington Regional Med Ctr, 958 US Highway 64 E, Plymouth, NC, 27962, (252) 793-4135
Area Medical Clinics
ECU Health Endocrinology-Ahsk, 226 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3991
ECU Health Family Medicine, 1124 Harvey Point Rd, Hertford, NC, 27944, (252) 426-2946
ECU Health Family Medicine, 1385 Medical Center Dr # 4942, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-9176
ECU Health Heart-Vascular Care, 220 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-9268
ECU Health Internal Medicine, 104 Mark Dr, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-5171
ECU Health Multispecialty, 113 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-3047
ECU Health Neurology-Edenton, 203 Earnhart Dr # B, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-5868
ECU Health Orthopedics-Roanoke, 171 N Carolina 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-5631
ECU Health Pulmonology-Ahoskie, 222 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3440
ECU Health Sleep Medicine, 240 Smith Church Rd # A, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-1082
Halifax Regional Med Ctr Inc, 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, Not Available
Island Medical Ctr, 715 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC, 27954, (252) 473-2500
Sentara Vascular Specialists, 5200 N Croatan Hwy # 6, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949, (252) 255-6125
Signature Healthcare, 305 E 14th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-6181
Vidant Sleep Medicine-Roanoke, 240 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-1082
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Footnotes
A1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023
B1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Novant Health to bring you Blue Home with Novant Health. Blue Home with Novant Health is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. Novant Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. Novant Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
B2. Novant Health, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2023).
C1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Atrium Health to bring you Blue Local with Atrium Health, a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to Atrium Health’s comprehensive network of providers. Atrium Health is an independent company and is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns/operates. Atrium Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
C2. U.S. News & World Report, usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/levine-childrens-hospital-PA6360280 (Accessed September 2022)
C3. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2022/07/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2022).
C4. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
E1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with UNC Health to bring you Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance. Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. UNC Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. UNC Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
E2. UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2023).
E3. U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2023).
E4. UU.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2023).
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Gates County ZIP Codes include: 27926, 27935, 27937, 27938, 27946, 27969, and 27979