Healthcare in Portal, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 11.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Portal has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.