Healthcare in Guyton, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.8%

3.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp 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

34.7%

Arthritis

24.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.4%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.0 mi

Effingham Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Effingham Health System7.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
Coastal Carolina Hospital20.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Candler Hospital23.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah25.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
East Georgia Regional Medical Center26.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Guyton has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.