Photo: Cantonga · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Georgia, Canton is healthier than 63% of graded towns
Canton differs from Georgia on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
1 in 6 working-age adults in Canton has no health insurance
17.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.1% across Georgia. Checkups ↓
Canton has a top-rated hospital
Northside Hospital Cherokee is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Canton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Canton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #96 of 261 in Georgia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Canton’s median household income is $80,091; among the 10,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Canton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Canton, 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 Canton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
9.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Canton adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Canton 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.
12.7% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Canton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | B− | 35.6% | 11.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Holly Springs | B+ | 34.4% | 9.8% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canton adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canton is better than Georgia on 2 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Canton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canton | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18.6–23.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%29.9–41.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34%30.6–37.6 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.6–40.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.7–26.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.2–17.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.2–15.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.8–32.3 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14–19.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%32.6–42.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.7–78.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55–61.5 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83–86.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.3–77.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.4–68.1 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65.8–79.4 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.2–24.4 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%34.7–44.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21.1–27.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.3%15.3–19.9 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.9–16.8 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.7–10 | 9.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.3–10.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%11.3–14.8 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.7–33.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–15 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Canton
Is Canton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #96 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canton?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 41.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.2–19.6%), 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 Canton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canton.
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.