Healthcare in Austell, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
21.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
41.2%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Institute | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Austell has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.