Healthcare in Savannah, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp 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
33.3%
Arthritis
23.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
3.6 mi
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Candler Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Savannah has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.