Healthcare in Helen, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp below 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
44.6%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.9%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mountain Lakes Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Helen has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.