Healthcare in Valdosta, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp 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
33.3%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
40.8%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Sgmc Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sgmc Health | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Greenleaf Center | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Archbold Brooks | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwell Medical, A Campus Of Trmc | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sgmc Health Lanier | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Valdosta has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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.