Healthcare in Hazlehurst, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.8%
9.2pp 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
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.6%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Jeff Davis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 3.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 30.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hazlehurst has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 19.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 5.0 out of 5.