Healthcare in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.1%

near the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.7%

4.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

4.1pp above 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

38.0%

Arthritis

25.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.5%

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

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

38.4%

Lack of Support

28.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

5.9%

Independent Living

11.4%

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

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.1 mi

Burke Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Burke Medical Center	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Aiken Regional Medical Center	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center	27.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Jefferson Hospital	29.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Jenkins County Medical Center	38.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 1.0 out of 5.