On CDC estimates, Georgiana is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Georgiana differs from Alabama on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Georgiana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Georgiana
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Georgiana
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), vs 4.1% across Alabama. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.2%), vs 14.8% across Alabama. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8% across Alabama. In all, Georgiana runs above Alabama on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Georgiana adults get no exercise
43.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.7% across Alabama. Habits ↓
Georgiana is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Georgiana is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Georgiana, and more people treating it
56% of adults have high blood pressure (Alabama 43.3%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78% statewide. Checkups ↓
Georgiana is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Georgiana is healthier than 2%. Against the 192 towns with similar household incomes ($18K–$30K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Georgiana’s likely range.
What’s behind Georgiana’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgiana is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Georgiana’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 23.2% of adults, against 14.8% across Alabama and 12% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Georgiana’s median household income is $24,321; among the 192 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($18K–$30K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Georgiana compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.7% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Georgiana adults…
Georgiana runs below AL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Georgiana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Care in and near Georgiana
No hospital or community health center in Georgiana 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 Georgiana; ≈ 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).
How Georgiana adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Georgiana runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Georgiana 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.
34.8% of Georgiana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Georgiana and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiana | D− | 46% | 23.2% | 21.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Georgiana adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Georgiana
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Georgiana is better than Alabama on 4 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Georgiana’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Georgiana | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.1%30.9–39.6 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.9 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.6–22.5 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%37.9–54.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 23.2%20.5–26.1 | 14.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 56%51.6–60.3 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%38.4–47.4 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.6%32.9–40.3 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 10% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.7%20.6–29.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.4%18–24.8 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.3%37.5–49.4 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.7%7.8–11.9 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.6%39.4–53.9 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%10.3–16 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.2%81.2–86.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.3%38.3–46.6 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.4–87.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.8–84.4 | 78% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%60.7–71.2 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72–85.2 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.7–25.7 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.9%34.2–45.8 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.9%27.3–36.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.2%32.7–43.6 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.4%22.5–30.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.1%17.4–23 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.1%15.5–20.8 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.8%29.6–39.9 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.6%41.3–51.8 | 36.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.9%23.8–30.5 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%17.8–23.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11%9.8–12.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.5%13.5–17.5 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Georgiana
Is Georgiana a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgiana is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Georgiana?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 54.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Georgiana?
The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- LV Stabler Hospital in Greenville, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Georgiana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Georgiana have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–16%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Georgiana more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Georgiana.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.