Healthcare in Empire, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.0%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
6.7 mi
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley Memorial Hospital | 6.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dodge County Hospital | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 13.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Fairview Park Hospital | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dublin Va Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | ✓ |
Empire has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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.