Healthcare in Boston, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.9 mi
Archbold Brooks
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbold Brooks | 13.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Archbold Memorial Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Turning Point Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Grady General Hospital | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sgmc Health | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Boston has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.