Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Abbeville is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Abbeville differs from Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Abbeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abbeville
Dental care lags in Abbeville
38.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 34.7% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Abbeville
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.9%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Abbeville is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Abbeville is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Abbeville adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (38.6%, vs 29.6% across Georgia). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.3% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 Abbeville’s likely range.
What’s behind Abbeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abbeville is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #235 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of Abbeville’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 48.3% of adults, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% 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). Abbeville’s median household income is $42,311; among the 3,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Abbeville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Abbeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Abbeville adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Abbeville adults…
Abbeville runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Abbeville residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Abbeville
No hospital or community health center in Abbeville 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 Abbeville; ≈ 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 Abbeville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Abbeville runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Abbeville 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.
32.3% of Abbeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Abbeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | D− | 48.3% | 18.1% | 24.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Abbeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Abbeville is better than Georgia on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Abbeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Abbeville | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.5%26.6–36.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.5–19.2 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%16.9–22 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.3%39.6–57.3 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.1%15.7–20.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.6%43–52.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.8–40.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%20.9–27 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–11 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.8–10.8 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34.7%29.6–40 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.9%20.5–29.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%30.8–43.4 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.1–18.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49%41.7–56.5 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.7%16.9–27 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%71.6–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.5%34.9–42.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%76.6–83 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70–76.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.3%48.7–59.7 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%61.9–78.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%13.8–19.6 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%33.9–45.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.7%28.9–38.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.4%28.7–39.8 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.2%22.9–31.3 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.8%16.9–22.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.7%14.9–20.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.3%26.7–37.6 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%33–44.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%15.6–21.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%16.5–22.7 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 4.2% | 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 Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Abbeville
Is Abbeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abbeville is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #235 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Abbeville?
CDC estimates 48.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.6% and 57.3%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Abbeville?
Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Abbeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Abbeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.9–27%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
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 Abbeville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Abbeville.
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. 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.