Healthcare in Decatur, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.4%
10.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
18.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.0%
Mobility
8.1%
Cognitive
9.4%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Emory University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athur M Blank Hospital | 4.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Decatur has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.