Healthcare in Albany, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.2%
7.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.1%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
41.7%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
10.5%
Self-Care
8.0%
Independent Living
14.8%
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
16.9 mi
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Archbold Mitchell | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Colquitt Regional Medical Center | 33.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | 36.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Albany has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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.