Healthcare in West Point, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.0%
3.4pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Eamc - Lanier | 10.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Warm Springs Medical Center | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside | 27.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
West Point has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.