Healthcare in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.3%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
40.9%
Lack of Support
27.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
12.4%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
Houston Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Healthcare | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | 11.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Monroe County Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Houston Healthcare | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Navicent Health Baldwin | 32.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Macon-Bibb County has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.