Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clermont is healthier than 37%
Clermont differs from Georgia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clermont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clermont
Against towns with similar incomes, Clermont’s lead shrinks
Clermont is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 3,994 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$169K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Clermont
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clermont adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Clermont is an active town
Only 21.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Georgia figure falls outside Clermont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Clermont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clermont is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clermont’s median household income is $135,500; among the 3,994 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$169K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Clermont adults…
Clermont runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Clermont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Clermont
No hospital or community health center in Clermont itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clermont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clermont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Clermont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clermont does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Clermont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Clermont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | A− | 28.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clermont adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clermont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clermont is better than Georgia on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Clermont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clermont | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13–18.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.3–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23–35.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.6–37.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.9–42.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23–29.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5–7.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.2–15.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%9.8–15 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.6–26 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.5–19.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%32.3–43.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.2–11.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.6–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.8–64.8 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.6–89.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.4–80.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.3–70.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%62.5–77.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.7–25.7 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.3–40.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%16.9–23.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%7.6–12.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7–10.6 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%4.8–8.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.1–31.5 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.4–13.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.2–15.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clermont
Is Clermont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clermont is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clermont?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 35.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clermont?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin in Dahlonega, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Clermont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clermont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–11.8%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clermont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clermont.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.