Where Sky Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sky Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sky Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sky Valley
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Sky Valley
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.7%), more than twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), about twice the Georgia rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 41.9%, vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Sky Valley runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sky Valley, and more people treating it
52.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 88.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sky Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.3% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (65.5% vs 59.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Sky Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sky Valley adults…
Sky Valley runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sky Valley is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sky Valley as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sky Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Sky Valley
No hospital or community health center in Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sky Valley adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Sky Valley does better than Georgia.
3 in 10 Sky Valley 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Sky Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Sky Valley 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 Sky Valley adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sky Valley
Why doesn’t Sky Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sky Valley.
What hospital is closest to Sky Valley?
Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Clayton, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Sky Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sky Valley?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Rabun Behavioral Health in Clayton, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sky Valley.
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.