Healthcare in Morganton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above 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
41.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Blue Ridge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Murray | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
Morganton has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.