Where Braswell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Braswell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braswell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braswell
Depression is more common in Braswell
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.7%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Braswell is behind on routine checkups
It trails Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.9% vs 78.4%), cholesterol checks (82.9% vs 86.8%) and colon screening (59% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Braswell
Braswell runs below Georgia on diabetes (10.4% vs 13.3%) and stroke (3% vs 3.6%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). 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 Braswell’s likely range.
How Braswell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Braswell runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Braswell 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Braswell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Braswell adults…
Braswell runs below GA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Braswell
No hospital or community health center in Braswell 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 Braswell; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Braswell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Braswell 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 Braswell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Braswell
Why doesn’t Braswell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Braswell.
What hospital is closest to Braswell?
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Braswell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braswell.
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.