Healthcare in Nelson, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
38.0%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.6 mi
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Nelson has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.