Kiokee Baptist Church · Photo: AugustaGALiving · CC BY 2.0Where Appling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Appling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Appling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Appling
Cancer runs high in Appling
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 7% across Georgia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Appling adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Appling is insured
Only 8.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.1% across Georgia. Checkups ↓
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 Appling’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Appling adults…
Appling runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Appling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Appling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Appling
No hospital or community health center in Appling 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 Appling; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Appling adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Appling does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Appling 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.
Appling and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Appling adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Appling
Why doesn’t Appling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Appling.
What hospital is closest to Appling?
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center in Thomson, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Appling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Appling?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Map @ University Drive in Thomson, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Appling.
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.