Healthcare in Waycross, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.8%
8.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
6.3pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.5%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
10.3%
Self-Care
8.1%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Memorial Satilla Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Satilla Health | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Memorial Hospital | 25.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc | 31.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Waycross has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.