Healthcare in Oakwood, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
8.4pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ngmc Barrow, Llc | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med | 19.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northside Hospital Gwinnett | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oakwood has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 19.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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.