Healthcare in Chester, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.7%
6.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.9%
7.3pp 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
33.9%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
16.7%
Loneliness
41.7%
Lack of Support
33.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley Memorial Hospital | 11.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fairview Park Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dublin Va Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
| Dodge County Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 21.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.