George W. Jackson House · Photo: Blastoids · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Baconton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baconton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baconton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baconton
Making ends meet is harder in Baconton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.7% vs 15%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, obesity and diabetes run high in Baconton
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 44.6% of adults have obesity, vs 35.2% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.8%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Baconton runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Baconton, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Georgia 13.1%), yet 24.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Baconton’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.2% of Baconton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Baconton adults…
Baconton runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baconton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Baconton
No hospital or community health center in Baconton 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 Baconton; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Baconton adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Baconton 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.
Baconton 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 Baconton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baconton
Why doesn’t Baconton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baconton.
What hospital is closest to Baconton?
Archbold Mitchell in Camilla, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Baconton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baconton.
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.