Healthcare in Alpharetta, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.4%
13.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.6%
6.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp below 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
35.4%
Arthritis
19.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.6%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.1%
Mobility
8.1%
Cognitive
9.2%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Duluth | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Alpharetta has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.