Healthcare in Newton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.2%
8.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
7.8pp 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
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.7%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.7%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
10.5%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.1 mi
Archbold Mitchell
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbold Mitchell | 8.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Miller County Hospital | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Colquitt Regional Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early | 35.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newton has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.