On CDC estimates, Bogart is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Bogart differs from Georgia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bogart. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bogart
Binge drinking is the habit Bogart doesn’t win on
17.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Bogart is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Bogart keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.9% vs 59.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 86.8%). 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 Bogart’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Bogart’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogart is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 91% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 80%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bogart’s median household income is $90,292; among the 9,915 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bogart adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Bogart adults…
Bogart runs below GA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bogart
No hospital or community health center in Bogart 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 Bogart; ≈ 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 Bogart adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bogart does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Bogart 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.
6% of Bogart adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Bogart and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogart | A | 29.8% | 9.4% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bogart adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bogart
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bogart is better than Georgia on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Bogart’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bogart | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.5–16.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%24–36.4 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.5–34.4 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.6–38.8 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.1–25.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.4 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%3.8–5.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.5–10.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8–12.4 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.2–22.1 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.8–20.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29%24.1–34.6 | 38.4% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.8–10.8 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.7–80.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%70.1–75.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%86.9–90.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73–78.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66.2–73.9 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.5–84.5 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.7–23.5 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.9–37.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17–23.3 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7–11.2 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7–10.2 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.6–7.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%19.6–26.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%7.8–11 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5–6.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 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 Bogart
Is Bogart a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogart is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bogart?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 36.4%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bogart?
St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Bogart’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bogart have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.8%), 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 Bogart more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bogart.
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.