Healthcare in Damascus, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.7%
5.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.0%
10.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Miller County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County Hospital | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Donalsonville Hospital Inc | 26.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Archbold Mitchell | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital And Manor | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Damascus has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.