Healthcare in Nicholls, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.4%
12.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.6%
15.0pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
45.4%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
40.9%
Lack of Support
35.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.9%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
23.8%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
15.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.2 mi
Bacon County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County Hospital | 12.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jeff Davis Hospital | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Appling Healthcare | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Satilla Health | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Nicholls has an obesity rate of 48.4%, which is 12.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 25.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.