Healthcare in Claxton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.5%
8.9pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Evans Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Memorial Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 15.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Ach (Ft Stewart) | 24.6 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Claxton has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 19.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.