Healthcare in Brookhaven, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.5%

10.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.4%

5.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.9%

4.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

1.6pp 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

32.2%

Arthritis

15.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.4%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

20.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

18.9%

Mobility

7.2%

Cognitive

11.2%

Hearing

4.3%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.7%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Athur M Blank Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Athur M Blank Hospital	2.5 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc	2.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northside Hospital	2.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Children'S Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite	2.6 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Emory Decatur Hospital	4.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Brookhaven has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.