Healthcare in Sky Valley, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.6%

4.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.7%

5.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.5%

6.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below 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

51.3%

Arthritis

41.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

16.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

11.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.7%

Loneliness

28.9%

Lack of Support

16.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.2%

Mobility

20.7%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

13.5%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

8.7%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mountain Lakes Medical Center5.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Highlands Cashiers Hospital9.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Angel Medical Center14.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Chatuge Regional Hospital22.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harris Regional Hospital26.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Sky Valley has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 86.3% 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.