Corra White Harris House, Study, and Chapel · Public domainWhere Fairmount residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairmount, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairmount. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairmount
Cancer and depression run high in Fairmount
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7% across Georgia. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.6%), vs 19% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Fairmount
The closest emergency room is Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Fairmount adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Fairmount’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fairmount adults…
Fairmount runs above GA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fairmount
No hospital or community health center in Fairmount 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 Fairmount; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Fairmount 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Fairmount adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Fairmount adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fairmount runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Fairmount 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.
Fairmount and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairmount adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairmount
Why doesn’t Fairmount have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairmount.
What hospital is closest to Fairmount?
Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Fairmount’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairmount.
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. 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.