Healthcare in Fort Valley, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
6.1pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
42.8%
Lack of Support
30.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
19.5%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Atrium Health Navicent Peach
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Flint River Community Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 29.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Fort Valley has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.