Healthcare in Whitemarsh Island, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.6%

9.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.0%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

9.7%

Cognitive

10.6%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.7 mi

Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center	2.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center	5.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Candler Hospital	9.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Coastal Carolina Hospital	15.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Whitemarsh Island has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.