Healthcare in Epworth, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Blue Ridge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Murray | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Epworth has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.