Healthcare in LaFayette, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.4%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.8 mi
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hamilton Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Parkridge Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc | 22.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
LaFayette has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.