Healthcare in Echols County consolidated government, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.9%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.9 mi
Clinch Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sgmc Health Lanier | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sgmc Health | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Greenleaf Center | 28.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hca Florida Lake City Hospital | 34.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Echols County consolidated government has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 18.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.