Healthcare in Heron Bay, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp below 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
36.0%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.4%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
4.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverwoods Behavioral Health System | 19.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Heron Bay has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 1.7 out of 5.