Healthcare in Thunderbolt, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
1.1 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 | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Candler Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Thunderbolt has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.