Healthcare in Blairsville, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
1.5 mi
Union General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union General Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 21.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Blairsville has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% 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.