Healthcare in Higgston, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.9%
5.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.5%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 26.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Higgston has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 4.5 out of 5.