Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bowman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowman
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bowman
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Bowman runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bowman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bowman, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Bowman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bowman adults…
Bowman runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Bowman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Bowman
1 community health center in Bowman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bowman; ≈ 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 Bowman adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Bowman 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.
14.1% of Bowman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Bowman 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 Bowman adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowman
Why doesn’t Bowman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowman.
What hospital is closest to Bowman?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Bowman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bowman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Bowman in Bowman, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowman.
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.