Healthcare in Kennesaw, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
32.9%
Arthritis
19.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.5%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
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
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Institute | 12.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Kennesaw has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.