Healthcare in Waleska, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.0%
11.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
4.6%
7.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
22.5%
Arthritis
10.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
46.6%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.5%
Mobility
5.5%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
3.6%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Northside Hospital Cherokee
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 24.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Gordon | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Waleska has an obesity rate of 25.0%, which is 11.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.