Healthcare in East Ellijay, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.0%
9.4pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.9%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
Blue Ridge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Murray | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Gordon | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
East Ellijay has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 20.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.