Healthcare in Clayton, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.0%

4.4pp 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

41.8%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.3%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mountain Lakes Medical Center2.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Highlands Cashiers Hospital17.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Chatuge Regional Hospital18.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Angel Medical Center21.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Stephens County Hospital22.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Clayton has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.