Healthcare in Buena Vista, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.1%

8.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.9%

9.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

21.0%

10.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.8%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

40.8%

Lack of Support

30.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.9%

Mobility

23.0%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

10.3%

Self-Care

7.8%

Independent Living

13.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.9 mi

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5—
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown28.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital32.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Flint River Community Hospital32.4 miAcute Care Hospitals——

Buena Vista has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 21.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.