Healthcare in Allentown, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.1%
6.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.7%
Arthritis
35.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley Memorial Hospital | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fairview Park Hospital | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dublin Va Medical Center | 18.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 25.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 26.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Allentown has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.