Healthcare in Jackson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.3%
6.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
6.1pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.3%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Jasper Memorial Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Monroe County Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wellstar Spalding Medical Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Newton Hospital | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Jackson has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.