Healthcare in Emerson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Emerson has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.2 out of 5.