Healthcare in Garfield, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Jenkins County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Garfield has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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.