Healthcare in Brunswick, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.3%
6.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.1%
9.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
8.4pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.9%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
10.8%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | 36.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Regional Medical Center | 49.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Brunswick has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 19.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.