Healthcare in Candler-McAfee, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
40.9%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta | 2.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Emory University Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Candler-McAfee has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.