Within Georgia, Candler-McAfee is healthier than 56% of graded towns
Candler-McAfee differs from Georgia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Candler-McAfee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Candler-McAfee
Making ends meet is harder in Candler-McAfee
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.5%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. Utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (19.9% vs 15%) are higher too. 21% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Candler-McAfee
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.3%), vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Candler-McAfee runs above Georgia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Candler-McAfee
52.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Candler-McAfee is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Candler-McAfee is healthier than 38%. Against the 9,877 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 53%. 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 Candler-McAfee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Candler-McAfee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Candler-McAfee is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #116 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 59% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Candler-McAfee’s median household income is $64,699; among the 9,877 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Candler-McAfee compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%); checkup in the past year, 81.2% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of Candler-McAfee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Candler-McAfee adults…
Candler-McAfee runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Candler-McAfee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Candler-McAfee
No hospital or community health center in Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee; ≈ 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.
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How Candler-McAfee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Candler-McAfee runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Candler-McAfee 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.
Candler-McAfee and the towns around it
Candler-McAfee’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler-McAfee | C+ | 36.5% | 17.3% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Atlanta | A− | 29.3% | 10.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Panthersville | C− | 39.1% | 17.2% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Belvedere Park | B | 34.3% | 13.6% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Candler-McAfee adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Candler-McAfee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Candler-McAfee is better than Georgia on 6 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Candler-McAfee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Candler-McAfee | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.5–25.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–18.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%32.1–40.8 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.3%15.4–19.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.2%42.1–48.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.9–40 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.6–27.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.8–23.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12–15.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%24.2–30.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.6–14.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%36.4–45.6 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.7–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49.6–56.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.9–89.8 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.7–82.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.7–74.7 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.4–85.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 19% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40.9%36.9–44.8 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.2–32 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.5%20.6–26.4 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%17.5–22.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%18.4–23.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.6–32.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%15–18.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.1–16.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6.3 | 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 Candler-McAfee
Is Candler-McAfee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Candler-McAfee is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #116 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Candler-McAfee?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 40.8%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Candler-McAfee?
Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Candler-McAfee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Candler-McAfee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–15.4%), 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 Candler-McAfee more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Candler-McAfee.
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.