Healthcare in Wilmington Island, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.9%
9.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below 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
38.5%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
17.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.7%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
10.3%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
5.8 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 | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 6.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Candler Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wilmington Island has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 7.2% 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.