Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Arabi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arabi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arabi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arabi
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Arabi
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Arabi runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Arabi
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Arabi
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
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 Arabi’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arabi adults…
Arabi runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arabi 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Arabi
No hospital or community health center in Arabi 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 Arabi; ≈ 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 Arabi adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Arabi 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.
16.6% of Arabi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Arabi 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 Arabi adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arabi
Why doesn’t Arabi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arabi.
What hospital is closest to Arabi?
Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Arabi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arabi?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Careconnect Family Practice and Pediatrics in Ashburn, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arabi.
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.