Healthcare in Denton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.7%
6.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
36.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Jeff Davis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dorminy Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc | 33.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Denton has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.