Photo: Thomson M · CC BY 3.0Where Talking Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talking Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Talking Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talking Rock
Smoking is more common in Talking Rock
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
COPD and depression run high in Talking Rock
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 19% across Georgia. In all, Talking Rock runs above Georgia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Talking Rock
The closest emergency room is Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 21 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center is closer (6.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Talking Rock’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Talking Rock adults…
Talking Rock runs above GA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Talking Rock
No hospital or community health center in Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock; ≈ 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 Talking Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Talking Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Talking Rock runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Talking Rock 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.
15.4% of Talking Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Talking Rock
Why doesn’t Talking Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talking Rock.
What hospital is closest to Talking Rock?
Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Talking Rock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Talking Rock?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center in Jasper, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talking Rock.
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.