Healthcare in Sylvania, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.9%
7.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Optim Medical Center - Screven
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optim Medical Center - Screven | 2.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jenkins County Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| East Georgia Regional Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Effingham Health System | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allendale County Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sylvania has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.