Healthcare in Norristown, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
45.9%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Emanuel Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Fairview Park Hospital | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dublin Va Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Norristown has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.