Healthcare in Rocky Ford, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
44.1%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.1 mi
Jenkins County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Candler County Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Emanuel Medical Center | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Rocky Ford has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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.