Healthcare in Talking Rock, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp above 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
39.4%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Adventhealth Murray | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center | 22.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Adventhealth Gordon | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Talking Rock has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.