Healthcare in Atlanta, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.3%
6.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
30.7%
Arthritis
18.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
4.3%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
In city
Grady Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grady Memorial Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Emory University Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Athur M Blank Hospital | 6.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Atlanta has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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.