Healthcare in Fort Gaines, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.7%

7.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.3%

8.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

3.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.3%

Arthritis

31.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

39.7%

Lack of Support

29.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.6%

Mobility

22.0%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

9.2%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

13.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.2 mi

Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early	21.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Medical Center Barbour	25.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Dale Medical Center	34.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Southeast Health Medical Center	39.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Miller County Hospital	39.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fort Gaines has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.