Healthcare in Kennesaw State University, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.1%
15.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.2%
9.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
14.3%
Arthritis
4.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
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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
22.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
49.6%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
3.0%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
1.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.2%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Institute | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Kennesaw State University has an obesity rate of 21.1%, which is 15.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.