Healthcare in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Parkridge Medical Center | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc | 6.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Erlanger Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fort Oglethorpe has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.