On CDC estimates, Berry College is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Berry College differs from Georgia on 27 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Berry College. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berry College
Binge drinking is the habit Berry College doesn’t win on
22.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Berry College
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26.1%), vs 16.9% across Georgia. Depression is above the state too: 28.6%, vs 19% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Berry College
The closest emergency room is Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Berry College
Berry College runs below Georgia on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (1.1% vs 13.3%), heart disease (0.6% vs 6.1%) and stroke (0.4% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 2% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
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 Berry College’s likely range.
What’s behind Berry College’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berry College is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
How Berry College adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Berry College runs above Georgia.
1 in 2 Berry College 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.
Out of every 100 Berry College adults…
Berry College runs below GA on 9 of 11 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Berry College residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Berry College
No hospital or community health center in Berry College 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 Berry College; ≈ 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 Berry College adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Berry College adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Berry College and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry College | A | 21.2% | 1.1% | 5.2% | CDC place |
| Rome | D | 40% | 16% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berry College adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berry College
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berry College is better than Georgia on 19 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Berry College’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berry College | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.8%7.2–12.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.1%5.4–8.5 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 26.1%20.7–29.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.2%16.1–27.2 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 1.1%0.9–1.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 8.9%7.2–10.9 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 13.1%10.9–15.8 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 3.7%2.9–4.5 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 0.8%0.6–0.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 0.6%0.5–0.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 1.4%0.9–1.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.4%0.3–0.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.2%3.3–7.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14%10–18.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.7%18.6–27.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%24.1–35 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%6.8–13 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.6%62.3–73 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.3–70.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 68.9%62.9–75.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 16.8%13.4–20.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 38.5%33.2–44.3 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%66–82.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%24.1–33.5 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 49.4%42.5–56 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%18.4–28.9 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%7.6–16.6 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%6.2–11.8 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.3–5.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%6.9–11.9 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%3.2–8.1 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%19.7–31.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 2.2%1.6–2.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.6%15.3–24.4 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 1.8%1.5–2.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.1–3.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%5.7–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.9%0.7–1 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Berry College
Is Berry College a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berry College is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berry College?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 16.1% and 27.2%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berry College?
Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Berry College’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Berry College have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–13%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Berry College more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Berry College.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.