Healthcare in Tiger, GA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 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

5.5 mi

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mountain Lakes Medical Center5.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
Chatuge Regional Hospital16.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Highlands Cashiers Hospital19.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham20.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Stephens County Hospital20.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.