Healthcare in Ellijay, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.0%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Blue Ridge Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Murray | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Hamilton Medical Center | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Ellijay has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.