Healthcare in Bemiss, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Sgmc Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgmc Health | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Greenleaf Center | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sgmc Health Lanier | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwell Medical, A Campus Of Trmc | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sgmc Berrien Campus | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bemiss has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.