Healthcare in St. Simons, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.5%
7.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp below 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
45.0%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
16.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | 40.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 44.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Regional Medical Center | 47.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
St. Simons has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.