Healthcare in Sharon, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.1%
10.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
44.8%
Arthritis
36.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
23.6%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.3 mi
Wills Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Memorial Hospital | 12.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Mary'S Good Samaritan Hospital | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam General Hospital | 37.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elbert Memorial Hospital | 37.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Sharon has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.