Healthcare in Dawsonville, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
25.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.3%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.4 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Dawsonville has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.