Healthcare in Scottdale, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.8%

7.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp 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

33.4%

Arthritis

17.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.2%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

39.0%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.1%

Mobility

9.9%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

4.2%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Emory Decatur Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Emory Decatur Hospital	1.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center	1.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Emory University Hospital	3.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Athur M Blank Hospital	3.9 mi	Childrens	—	✓
Emory University Hospital Midtown	6.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Scottdale has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.