Healthcare in Pooler, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.9%
6.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
33.9%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.3%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Candler Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 13.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Pooler has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.