Healthcare in Clarkesville, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.5%

6.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.4%

0.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.4%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

36.5%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham	3.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Stephens County Hospital	11.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mountain Lakes Medical Center	22.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chatuge Regional Hospital	23.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc	25.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Clarkesville has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.