Healthcare in Waresboro, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Memorial Satilla Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Satilla Health | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Memorial Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sgmc Health Lanier | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waresboro has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.