Healthcare in Blackshear, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Memorial Satilla Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Satilla Health | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 20.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Clinch Memorial Hospital | 33.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 34.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blackshear has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.