Tallulah Falls Depot · Photo: Blastoids · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tallulah Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tallulah Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tallulah Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tallulah Falls
Cancer and arthritis run high in Tallulah Falls
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7% across Georgia. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 24.6% across Georgia. In all, Tallulah Falls runs above Georgia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tallulah Falls keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (69.2% vs 59.2%). Checkups ↓
Tallulah Falls adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (32.4% vs 37.3%), frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 16.9%) and lack of emotional support (18.4% vs 24.6%) all run below Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Tallulah Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tallulah Falls adults…
Tallulah Falls runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tallulah Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Tallulah Falls adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Tallulah Falls does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Tallulah Falls 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.
Care in and near Tallulah Falls
No hospital or community health center in Tallulah Falls 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 Tallulah Falls; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Tallulah Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Tallulah Falls 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 Tallulah Falls adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tallulah Falls
Why doesn’t Tallulah Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tallulah Falls.
What hospital is closest to Tallulah Falls?
Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Tallulah Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tallulah Falls.
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.