Healthcare in Pulaski, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.7%
9.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
1.8pp 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
46.2%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
24.2%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Candler County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler County Hospital | 7.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Evans Memorial Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Tattnall | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Pulaski has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.