Healthcare in Sylvester, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
3.6pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tift Regional Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Colquitt Regional Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 28.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Turning Point Hospital | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Sylvester has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.