Healthcare in Swainsboro, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.3%

9.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.8%

5.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

7.3pp 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

38.8%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.2%

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

21.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

40.9%

Lack of Support

29.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.6%

Mobility

21.2%

Cognitive

20.3%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

14.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Emanuel Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Emanuel Medical Center1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Candler County Hospital19.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital25.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Jenkins County Medical Center26.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Jefferson Hospital30.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Swainsboro has an obesity rate of 45.3%, which is 9.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 4.5 out of 5.