Healthcare in Locust Grove, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.7%
9.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
32.9%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
1.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Riverwoods Behavioral Health System | 22.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Locust Grove has an obesity rate of 45.7%, which is 9.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 1.7 out of 5.