Healthcare in Dahlonega, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.1%
11.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
1.8pp 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
27.2%
Arthritis
16.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
42.8%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 23.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Dahlonega has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% 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 3.6 out of 5.