Healthcare in Waco, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
39.0%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Higgins General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins General Hospital | 4.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wellstar Douglas Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Waco has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.