Healthcare in Junction City, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.6%
8.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.0%
5.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.0%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
30.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
20.5 mi
Upson Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upson Regional Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Warm Springs Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | 33.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Junction City has an obesity rate of 44.6%, which is 8.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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.