Healthcare in Waynesville, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.4%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
23.4%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
9.6%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
15.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.8 mi
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Satilla Health | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Regional Medical Center | 43.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bacon County Hospital | 44.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waynesville has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.