Healthcare in Matthews, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.6%
9.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
46.9%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
26.2%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
14.0 mi
Jefferson Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hospital | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Burke Medical Center | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Washington County Regional Medical Center | 38.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Matthews has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.