Healthcare in Hickox, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.6 mi
Memorial Satilla Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Satilla Health | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Bacon County Hospital | 37.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Memorial Hospital | 44.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hickox has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.