Healthcare in Byron, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
38.2%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Atrium Health Navicent Peach
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | 2.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Flint River Community Hospital | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bleckley Memorial Hospital | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Byron has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.