Healthcare in Bowdon, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Higgins General Hospital | 15.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | 22.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Bowdon has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.