Dr. Luther C. and Lucy Hurt Fischer House · Photo: Rheave · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Georgia, Chamblee is healthier than 72% of graded towns
Chamblee differs from Georgia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chamblee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chamblee
Making ends meet is harder in Chamblee
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25%), vs 17.7% across Georgia. No reliable transportation (13% vs 9.5%) and housing insecurity (20.1% vs 15%) are higher too. 19.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Chamblee has no health insurance
24.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.1% across Georgia. Checkups ↓
Chamblee is behind on routine checkups
It trails Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.8% vs 78.4%), dentist visits (54% vs 59.2%), cholesterol checks (81.7% vs 86.8%) and colon screening (59.2% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Chamblee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Chamblee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chamblee is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #73 of 261 in Georgia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Chamblee’s median household income is $84,452; among the 10,446 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.9% of Chamblee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chamblee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Out of every 100 Chamblee adults…
Chamblee runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Chamblee residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chamblee
1 community health center in Chamblee, 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 Chamblee; ≈ 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Chamblee adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
2 in 5 Chamblee 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.
Chamblee and the towns around it
Chamblee’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamblee | B | 30.5% | 11.2% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Brookhaven | A+ | 25.5% | 7.9% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Doraville | B− | 30.1% | 12.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Dunwoody | A+ | 23.6% | 8.4% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chamblee adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chamblee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chamblee is better than Georgia on 9 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Chamblee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chamblee | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20.4–25 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%26.7–34.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.9–32.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30–35.7 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 15.8%14.1–17.5 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4–4.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%13.1–18 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%23.7–29.9 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.6–19.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%30.2–38.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.8%22.1–27.5 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%68.4–75.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%51–57 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.6–83.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.5%65.3–71.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%54.8–63.7 | 64.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.9–81.3 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.9–20.7 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.7%35.9–43.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.4–28.6 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25%22.3–27.8 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%17.8–22.6 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.5–14.6 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17.5–22.4 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%24.3–30.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 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 Chamblee
Is Chamblee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chamblee is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #73 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 Chamblee?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 34.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chamblee?
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta in Atlanta, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Chamblee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chamblee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.1–27.5%), 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 Chamblee 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 Chamblee.
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.