Gillsville Historic District · Photo: Upstateherd · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gillsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gillsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gillsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gillsville
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Gillsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Gillsville runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gillsville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Fewer Gillsville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 7 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 Gillsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gillsville adults…
Gillsville runs above GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Gillsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Gillsville
No hospital or community health center in Gillsville 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 Gillsville; ≈ 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 Gillsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Gillsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gillsville runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Gillsville 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.
Gillsville 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 Gillsville adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gillsville
Why doesn’t Gillsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gillsville.
What hospital is closest to Gillsville?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Gillsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gillsville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Banks in Commerce, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gillsville.
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.