Healthcare in Americus, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Flint River Community Hospital | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 37.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 42.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Americus has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.