Healthcare in Homer, 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
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.9 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stephens County Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ngmc Barrow, Llc | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Homer has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.