Healthcare in Sterling, 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
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
7.0 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Regional Medical Center | 39.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Ach (Ft Stewart) | 44.7 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | 45.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Sterling has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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.