Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Attapulgus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Attapulgus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Attapulgus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Attapulgus
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Attapulgus
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.2%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Attapulgus runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Attapulgus adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.4%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Attapulgus
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Attapulgus’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Attapulgus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Attapulgus adults…
Attapulgus runs above GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Attapulgus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Attapulgus
No hospital or community health center in Attapulgus 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 Attapulgus; ≈ 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 Attapulgus adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Attapulgus 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.
28.3% of Attapulgus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Attapulgus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Attapulgus adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Attapulgus
Why doesn’t Attapulgus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Attapulgus.
What hospital is closest to Attapulgus?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Attapulgus’ 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 Attapulgus?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Medical Center C.V. Butler Building in Havana, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Attapulgus.
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.