Elder's Mill Covered Bridge and Elder Mill · Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bishop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bishop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bishop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bishop
Binge drinking is the habit Bishop doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Bishop is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Bishop
Bishop runs below Georgia on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.1% vs 3.6%), COPD (4% vs 6.5%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 13.3%). 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 Bishop’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bishop adults…
Bishop runs below GA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bishop
No hospital or community health center in Bishop 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 Bishop; ≈ 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 Bishop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Bishop adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bishop does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Bishop 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.
5.4% of Bishop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Bishop 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 Bishop adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bishop
Why doesn’t Bishop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bishop.
What hospital is closest to Bishop?
St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Bishop’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bishop?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Oconee in Watkinsville, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bishop.
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.