Where Carl residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carl, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carl. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carl
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Carl
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Georgia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7% across Georgia. In all, Carl runs above Georgia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Carl adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 9 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Carl’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carl adults…
Carl runs above GA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Carl adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Care in and near Carl
No hospital or community health center in Carl 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 Carl; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Carl adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Carl adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Carl 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.
Carl and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | C+ | 34.9% | 12% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carl adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carl
Why doesn’t Carl have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carl.
What hospital is closest to Carl?
NGMC Barrow in Winder, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Carl’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carl?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Winder Women's Health Center in Winder, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carl.
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.