Healthcare in Ball Ground, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Northside Hospital Cherokee
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ball Ground has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.4 out of 5.