Healthcare in Whitesburg, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
3.7pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.1%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Whitesburg has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.