Healthcare in Jekyll Island, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.4%
6.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
51.7%
Arthritis
41.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
17.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
27.4%
Lack of Support
16.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
9.7%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 48.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Jekyll Island has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 87.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.