Healthcare in Mendes, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp 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
45.5%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.8%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Optim Medical Center - Tattnall
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 8.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Evans Memorial Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winn Ach (Ft Stewart) | 21.6 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Liberty Regional Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mendes has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.