Healthcare in Mountain City, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.0%

2.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.5%

2.9pp 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

41.1%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.8%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.9%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

5.7%

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

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.2 mi

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mountain Lakes Medical Center1.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Highlands Cashiers Hospital13.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Angel Medical Center18.1 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Chatuge Regional Hospital19.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stephens County Hospital25.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Mountain City has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 13.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.