Healthcare in Washington, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.6%
9.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.3%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.6%
Mobility
24.1%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
9.6%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
1.6 mi
Wills Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Memorial Hospital | 1.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elbert Memorial Hospital | 26.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| St Mary'S Good Samaritan Hospital | 28.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Abbeville Area Medical Center | 36.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Washington has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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.