Healthcare in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.0%

6.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.4%

2.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.7%

Arthritis

19.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

11.3%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.0 mi

Ngmc Barrow, Llc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ngmc Barrow, Llc	19.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Piedmont Walton Hospital	21.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ridgeview Institute Monroe	21.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Morgan Medical Center	25.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Mary'S Good Samaritan Hospital	30.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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.