Healthcare in Buchanan, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.7%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Higgins General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins General Hospital | 4.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Buchanan has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.