Healthcare in Alston, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alston has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 5.0 out of 5.