Healthcare in Tifton, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Tift Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tift Regional Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Irwin County Hospital | 16.7 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Phoebe Worth Medical Center | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwell Medical, A Campus Of Trmc | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sgmc Berrien Campus | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Tifton has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.