Healthcare in Santa Claus, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
7.4pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.2%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
39.9%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
20.4%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
14.6%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Evans Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Santa Claus has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 18.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 5.0 out of 5.