Healthcare in Demorest, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stephens County Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mountain Lakes Medical Center | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Demorest has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% 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.