Healthcare in Dexter, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
42.1%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Fairview Park Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Park Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dublin Va Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
| Bleckley Memorial Hospital | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dodge County Hospital | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 27.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.