Healthcare in Dawson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.6%
11.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
23.9%
12.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
8.2pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.0%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
42.4%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
26.8%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
12.4%
Self-Care
9.8%
Independent Living
16.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.3 mi
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Archbold Mitchell | 39.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 40.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 42.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dawson has an obesity rate of 47.6%, which is 11.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 18.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.