Healthcare in Jonesboro, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
6.4pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
42.1%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Southern Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverwoods Behavioral Health System | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Jonesboro has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.