Healthcare in Chickamauga, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.0%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Parkridge Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Erlanger Medical Center | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Chickamauga has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.