Healthcare in Girard, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
Nearest Hospital
15.6 mi
Burke Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allendale County Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Hospital | 37.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Girard has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.