Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ailey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ailey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ailey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ailey
Mental distress runs high in Ailey
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.8%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Depression is above the state too: 24.5%, vs 19% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Ailey
49% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ailey
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.1%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (14.3% vs 9.5%) is higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ailey’s likely range.
How Ailey adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Ailey runs above Georgia.
4 in 10 Ailey 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ailey 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.
20.6% of Ailey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Ailey adults…
Ailey runs below GA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ailey
No hospital or community health center in Ailey 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 Ailey; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Ailey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | D | 42.4% | 16.8% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ailey adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ailey
Why doesn’t Ailey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ailey.
What hospital is closest to Ailey?
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Ailey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ailey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Georgia Healthcare Center in Mount Vernon, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ailey.
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.