Healthcare in Gay, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.7%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Warm Springs Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Upson Regional Medical Center | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Gay has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.