Healthcare in Oglethorpe, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.3%
13.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
27.6%
15.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.6%
13.0pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
48.2%
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
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
42.8%
Lack of Support
32.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.2%
Mobility
33.2%
Cognitive
24.5%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
16.4%
Self-Care
13.0%
Independent Living
20.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Flint River Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River Community Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | 30.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oglethorpe has an obesity rate of 49.3%, which is 13.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 23.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.