Healthcare in Gillsville, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.8%

4.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

3.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.4%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

36.1%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.1 mi

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc	10.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham	18.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ngmc Barrow, Llc	21.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Stephens County Hospital	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northside Hospital Forsyth	27.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Gillsville has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.