Where Cadwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cadwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cadwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cadwell
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Cadwell
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7% across Georgia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Georgia. In all, Cadwell runs above Georgia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cadwell
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cadwell
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 13.6% across Georgia. 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 Cadwell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cadwell adults…
Cadwell runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cadwell 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 Cadwell
No hospital or community health center in Cadwell 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 Cadwell; ≈ 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 Cadwell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cadwell runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Cadwell 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.
13.7% of Cadwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Cadwell 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 Cadwell adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cadwell
Why doesn’t Cadwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cadwell.
What hospital is closest to Cadwell?
Dodge County Hospital in Eastman, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Cadwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cadwell.
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.