Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Butler is healthier than 44%
Butler differs from Georgia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Butler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butler
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Butler
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the Georgia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Butler runs above Georgia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Butler
43.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 29% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Butler’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Butler adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.9%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Butler is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Butler is healthier than 1%. Against the 108 towns with similar household incomes ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 44%. Health Grade ↓
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 Butler’s likely range.
What’s behind Butler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Butler is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Butler’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.9% of adults, against 13.3% across Georgia and 12% nationally.
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). Butler’s median household income is $21,700; among the 108 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Butler compares well: binge drinking, 10.3% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Butler adults…
Butler runs above GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Butler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
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.
Care in and near Butler
1 community health center in Butler, 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 Butler; ≈ 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 Butler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Butler runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Butler 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.
34.1% of Butler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Butler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | D− | 44.4% | 21.9% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Butler adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Butler
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Butler is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Butler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Butler | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.7%30.7–39 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.8–22.9 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%35.3–52.6 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.9%19.2–24.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.1%46.6–55.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37–45.9 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.6%31.9–39.1 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29%24.6–33.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.3%19.2–25.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.9%35.2–46.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.3%8.2–12.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35–49.2 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.1%15.1–21.5 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78–84.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.9%40.3–47.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.1–87.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.3–84.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%53.8–64.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%60.4–76.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.1–23.6 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.5%33.7–45.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%24.6–32.7 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.8%29.5–38 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.2%21.1–27.3 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.9%15.7–20.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.1%15–19.2 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.1%30–38.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.4%39.2–49.5 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.7%23.6–30 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%18.1–23.1 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.3–10.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16%14.2–18.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9%8–10.2 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Butler
Is Butler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Butler is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Butler?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 52.6%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Butler?
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Butler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Butler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–21.5%), 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 Butler more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Butler.
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.