Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cataula is healthier than 43%
Cataula beats Georgia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cataula. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cataula
Against towns with similar incomes, Cataula’s lead shrinks
Cataula is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 5,179 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$155K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Cataula adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Georgia. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Cataula
Cataula runs below Georgia on COPD (5.4% vs 6.5%), stroke (3% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (11.3% vs 13.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Cataula’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Cataula’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cataula is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 78% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 62%.
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). Cataula’s median household income is $123,920; among the 5,179 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Cataula adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Cataula adults…
Cataula runs below GA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cataula
No hospital or community health center in Cataula 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 Cataula; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cataula adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Cataula adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
1 in 3 Cataula 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.
Cataula and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataula | A− | 32.8% | 11.3% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cataula adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cataula
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cataula is better than Georgia on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Cataula’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cataula | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.1–19.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.3–14.3 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.7–18.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%24.6–41.1 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.4–13.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%29.7–39.1 | 37.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%32.3–42.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%21.8–29.2 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.5–11.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.2–12.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.4–14.8 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17–26.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.3–20.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%31.9–45.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.4–12.1 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75–82.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61–68.6 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%86.9–90.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.4–81 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%61.7–71.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.3–84.6 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%15.7–22.9 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.3–40.1 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.3–25.4 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.7–13.3 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.4–12.2 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%5.8–9.4 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%21.1–30.5 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.3–13.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.3–14.6 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 4.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cataula
Is Cataula a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cataula is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cataula?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 41.1%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cataula?
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Cataula’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cataula have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12.1%), 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 Cataula more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cataula.
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.