Photo: HowardSF at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Dahlonega is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Dahlonega differs from Georgia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dahlonega. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dahlonega
Mental distress runs high in Dahlonega
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (23.1%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Depression is above the state too: 25.7%, vs 19% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Dahlonega doesn’t win on
18.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke. Habits ↓
Diabetes and high blood pressure are less common in Dahlonega
Dahlonega runs below Georgia on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 13.3%), high blood pressure (23.6% vs 37.4%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.6%). Conditions ↓
Dahlonega has a five-star hospital
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Dahlonega’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Dahlonega’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dahlonega is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #45 of 261 in Georgia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Dahlonega’s median household income is $77,516; among the 10,806 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
How Dahlonega adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dahlonega runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Dahlonega 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dahlonega adults…
Dahlonega runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dahlonega
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Dahlonega, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Dahlonega; ≈ 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 Dahlonega adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Dahlonega adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Dahlonega and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlonega | B+ | 25.1% | 7.4% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dahlonega adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dahlonega
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dahlonega is better than Georgia on 12 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Dahlonega’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dahlonega | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%14.8–21.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.2–13.9 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.1%19.3–26.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.1%19–32.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.6%20.5–26.5 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.2%23.9–30.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.8–20 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.4–13 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%18.5–28.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%14.9–22.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%27–40.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%9.7–16.5 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%68.1–77 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.1–63.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.3%68.9–77.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.2%63.4–67.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.6–72.4 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63–78.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%21.5–29.7 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 42.8%36.6–48.7 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18–26.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%12.4–21.5 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%8.8–13.9 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%5.7–8.6 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%8.9–13.9 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%8.9–15.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%26.9–37.8 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%16.5–24.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%8.6–13 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Dahlonega
Is Dahlonega a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dahlonega is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #45 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dahlonega?
CDC estimates 25.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 19% and 32.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dahlonega?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin in Dahlonega, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Dahlonega’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dahlonega have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–16.5%), 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 Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega.
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.