Healthcare in Powder Springs, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Institute | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Powder Springs has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.