Healthcare in Brooks, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp below 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
39.1%
Arthritis
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Brooks has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.4 out of 5.