Healthcare in Metter, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
7.2pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.3%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Candler County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler County Hospital | 1.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Evans Memorial Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Health Meadows Hospital | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Metter has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.