Healthcare in Mount Airy, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.0%

4.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.9%

6.3pp 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

37.5%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.0%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.6 mi

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham	5.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Stephens County Hospital	9.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc	22.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mountain Lakes Medical Center	27.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Mount Airy has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.