Healthcare in North Decatur, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.1%

12.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.1%

2.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.2%

Arthritis

19.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

18.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

18.9%

Mobility

8.2%

Cognitive

9.6%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.5 mi

Emory Decatur Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Emory Decatur Hospital	0.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	0.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Emory University Hospital	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Athur M Blank Hospital	2.4 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Piedmont Hospital, Inc	5.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	—

North Decatur has an obesity rate of 24.1%, which is 12.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.