Healthcare in Port Wentworth, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
5.2pp 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
31.4%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
9.5 mi
Coastal Carolina Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Candler Hospital | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 16.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Port Wentworth has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 15.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.