Photo: Harrison Keely · CC BY 4.0Where Young Harris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Young Harris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Young Harris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Young Harris
Binge drinking is the habit Young Harris doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Young Harris
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 19% across Georgia. Loneliness is above the state too: 44.2%, vs 37.3% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Young Harris
Young Harris runs below Georgia on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (4.6% vs 13.3%), stroke (1.4% vs 3.6%) and heart disease (2.7% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Young Harris’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Young Harris adults…
Young Harris runs below GA on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Young Harris residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Young Harris adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Young Harris runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Young Harris 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 Young Harris
No hospital or community health center in Young Harris 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 Young Harris; ≈ 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 Young Harris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Young Harris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Young Harris 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 Young Harris adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Young Harris
Why doesn’t Young Harris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Young Harris.
What hospital is closest to Young Harris?
Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Young Harris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Young Harris.
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.