Where Avalon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avalon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avalon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avalon
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Avalon
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Avalon runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Avalon
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), 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 Avalon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Avalon adults…
Avalon runs above GA on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Avalon
No hospital or community health center in Avalon 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 Avalon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Avalon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Avalon adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Avalon 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.
12.2% of Avalon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Avalon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | — | — | — | — |
Martin: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avalon adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avalon
Why doesn’t Avalon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Avalon.
What hospital is closest to Avalon?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Avalon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Avalon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Toccoa in Toccoa, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avalon.
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.