Healthcare in Hiawassee, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.6%

7.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near 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

49.4%

Arthritis

44.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

17.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.9%

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

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

17.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.1%

Mobility

26.1%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

15.7%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Chatuge Regional Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Chatuge Regional Hospital3.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Union General Hospital14.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5—
Mountain Lakes Medical Center21.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Angel Medical Center23.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓

Hiawassee has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.