Healthcare in Georgetown, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.2%
5.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
32.5%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Candler Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 8.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Georgetown has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.