Healthcare in Lula, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.7%

4.1pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

24.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

9.1%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc	10.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham	13.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Stephens County Hospital	21.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin	23.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Ngmc Barrow, Llc	27.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Lula has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.