Healthcare in Baxley, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.0%
8.4pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Appling Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling Healthcare | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 15.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Baxley has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 19.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.