Healthcare in Whigham, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
2.9pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
8.4 mi
Grady General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grady General Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Archbold Memorial Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital And Manor | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Archbold Mitchell | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Miller County Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Whigham has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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.