Healthcare in Forest Park, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.4%
12.8pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.6%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
43.3%
Lack of Support
31.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Southern Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverwoods Behavioral Health System | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Forest Park has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 23.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.