Healthcare in Duluth, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
18.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.1%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Duluth | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Duluth has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.