Healthcare in Shellman, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.1%

8.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.4%

8.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

32.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

39.2%

Lack of Support

28.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.8%

Mobility

23.0%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

9.3%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

13.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

29.2 mi

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center	29.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early	35.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Medical Center Barbour	36.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Miller County Hospital	42.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Archbold Mitchell	42.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Shellman has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 1.0 out of 5.