Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bluffton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bluffton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluffton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluffton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bluffton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Georgia. In all, Bluffton runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bluffton
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bluffton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), 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 Bluffton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bluffton adults…
Bluffton runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bluffton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
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 Bluffton
No hospital or community health center in Bluffton 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 Bluffton; ≈ 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 Bluffton adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Bluffton 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.
19.4% of Bluffton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Bluffton 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 Bluffton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bluffton
Why doesn’t Bluffton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bluffton.
What hospital is closest to Bluffton?
Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Bluffton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bluffton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Edison Medical Center in Edison, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluffton.
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.