Healthcare in Tiger, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
20.1%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lakes Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stephens County Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Tiger has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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.