Whitfield County
GeorgiaFIPS 13313
Pop. 102,8641 HospitalSVI 0.88RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Whitfield County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.2% | 12.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 40.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 21.4% | 15.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.3 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,692.916 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
61
Primary Care Physicians
58.8 per 100k
224
NPs & PAs
216.0 per 100k
45
Dentists
230
Hospital Beds
2.2 per 1,000
$11,608.2
Medicare Per Capita
1649.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Whitfield County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.0% | — | |
| Depression | 20.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | — | |
| COPD | 7.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 24.4% | — | |
| Disability | 33.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 21.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.88
Socioeconomic Status0.88
Household Composition & Disability0.83
Minority Status & Language0.81
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Whitfield County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Medical Center | Dalton | 282 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.