Healthcare in Tucker, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.7%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Emory Decatur Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur (Atlanta) Va Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athur M Blank Hospital | 7.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Emory University Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Tucker has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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.