Healthcare in Decatur, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.3%

Loneliness

33.2%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Emory University Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Emory University Hospital2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Emory Decatur Hospital3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center3.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5
Athur M Blank Hospital4.2 miChildrens
Emory University Hospital Midtown4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.