Where Brooks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooks
Brooks is older than Georgia, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Brooks runs below Georgia on stroke (2.9% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (11% vs 13.3%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Brooks
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7% across Georgia. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Brooks keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 59.2%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% 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 Brooks’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Brooks adults…
Brooks runs below GA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Brooks is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Brooks as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brooks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Brooks
No hospital or community health center in Brooks 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 Brooks; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Brooks adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brooks does better than Georgia.
1 in 3 Brooks 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.
4.9% of Brooks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Brooks 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 Brooks adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooks
Why doesn’t Brooks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooks.
What hospital is closest to Brooks?
Wellstar Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Brooks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brooks?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yourtown Health - Senoia in Senoia, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooks.
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.