Healthcare in Columbus, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Eamc - Lanier | 24.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Warm Springs Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.