Healthcare in Porterdale, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.3%

5.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.0%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

Piedmont Newton Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Piedmont Newton Hospital4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital11.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5—
Emory Hillandale Hospital16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Piedmont Henry Hospital17.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5—
Piedmont Walton Hospital18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Porterdale has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5.