Healthcare in Jefferson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
34.7%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Ngmc Barrow, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngmc Barrow, Llc | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Gwinnett | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Institute Monroe | 25.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Jefferson has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.