Heard county, GA
Heard County, Georgia[edit | edit source]
Heard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,834. The county seat is Franklin. The county was created on December 22, 1830.
Heard County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the only county in Georgia that does not have a railroad.
Healthcare in Heard County, Georgia[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Heard County, Georgia is primarily provided by a mix of private and public health facilities. These include hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers. The county's healthcare system is designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents, from routine check-ups and emergency care to specialized treatments and long-term care.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
Tanner Medical Center is one of the primary healthcare providers in Heard County. It is a general medical and surgical hospital in Carrollton, GA, that was founded in 1949. It has grown from a small community hospital to a regional healthcare system serving residents of west Georgia and east Alabama.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
Heard County Health Department is a public health clinic located in Franklin, GA. It provides a range of services including immunizations, family planning, and health education programs. The clinic is committed to improving the health and well-being of the residents of Heard County.
Specialized Care Centers[edit | edit source]
Heard County Mental Health is a specialized care center that provides mental health services to residents of Heard County. The center offers a range of services including counseling, therapy, and support groups.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 301 square miles (780 km2), of which 296 square miles (770 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km2) (1.7%) is water. The population density was 40 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 4,512 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km2).
The median income for a household in the county was $41,173, and the median income for a family was $46,142. Males had a median income of $39,806 versus $27,909 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,077. About 10.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Heard County Government Website
- Tanner Medical Center
- Heard County Health Department
- Heard County Mental Health
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