Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Braselton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Braselton differs from Georgia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braselton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braselton
Against towns with similar incomes, Braselton’s lead shrinks
Braselton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 5,619 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Braselton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Braselton
Braselton runs below Georgia on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.6%), diabetes (10.4% vs 13.3%) and COPD (5.2% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
Braselton is an active town
Only 22.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. The town has 22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. 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 Braselton’s likely range.
What’s behind Braselton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Braselton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #36 of 261 in Georgia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 73%.
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). Braselton’s median household income is $120,984; among the 5,619 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$151K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Braselton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Braselton adults…
Braselton runs below GA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Braselton
No hospital or community health center in Braselton 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 Braselton; ≈ 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 Braselton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Braselton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Braselton does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Braselton 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.
Braselton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Braselton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Braselton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Braselton is better than Georgia on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Braselton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Braselton | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%14.3–17 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.9–12.8 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.5–16.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%28.1–34.9 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.6–11.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%30.4–34.6 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%34.6–39 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.8–25 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.8–10.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7.3–8.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–2.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%20–24.2 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%14.5–17.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%32.8–39.3 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.6–12.1 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%75.4–79.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%63.1–67.3 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%87–89.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%74.6–78.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%62.9–68.2 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%71.2–79.1 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%17.7–21.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%32.6–38.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19.7–23.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%6–7.2 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%7–8.9 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%23.1–27.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.8–11.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11.4–13.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.7–4.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 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 Braselton
Is Braselton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Braselton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #36 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Braselton?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 34.9%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Braselton?
NGMC Barrow in Winder, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Braselton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Braselton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.1%), 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 Braselton 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 Braselton.
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.