Healthcare in Blue Ridge, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Blue Ridge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 3.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Murray | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Blue Ridge has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.8 out of 5.