Healthcare in Young Harris, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.1%
13.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
4.6%
7.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp below 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
22.3%
Arthritis
11.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
44.2%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
6.2%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
3.8%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Chatuge Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge Regional Hospital | 7.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Union General Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mountain Lakes Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Young Harris has an obesity rate of 23.1%, which is 13.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.