Healthcare in Waverly, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp below 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
42.0%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 35.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Satilla Health | 37.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | 38.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Waverly has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.