Healthcare in Forsyth, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.9%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
38.7%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
In city
Monroe County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Hospital | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Jasper Memorial Hospital | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Upson Regional Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Forsyth has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.