Healthcare in Broxton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
5.3pp 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
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.1%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
38.7%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.7 mi
Dorminy Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorminy Medical Center | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Irwin County Hospital | 22.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Broxton has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.