Healthcare in Thomson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
28.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wills Memorial Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Hospital | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Burke Medical Center | 39.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Mary'S Good Samaritan Hospital | 40.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Thomson has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.