James L. Hardaway House · Photo: Delbertalan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Camak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Camak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camak
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Camak
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.5%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Camak runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Camak
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Camak
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 9.6%) and no reliable transportation (12.8% vs 9.5%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Camak’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Camak adults…
Camak runs above GA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Camak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Camak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Camak
No hospital or community health center in Camak 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 Camak; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Camak adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Camak 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.
Camak 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 Camak adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Camak
Why doesn’t Camak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Camak.
What hospital is closest to Camak?
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center in Thomson, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Camak’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Camak?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tricounty Health System - Warrenton in Warrenton, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camak.
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.