Where Cherry Log residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cherry Log, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cherry Log. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherry Log
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Cherry Log
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.9%), more than twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.7%), about twice the Georgia rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 6.5% across Georgia. In all, Cherry Log runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cherry Log, and more people treating it
54.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 88.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cherry Log keeps up with checkups
It beats Georgia on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (66% vs 59.2%). 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 Cherry Log’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cherry Log adults…
Cherry Log runs below GA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherry Log adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Cherry Log
No hospital or community health center in Cherry Log 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 Cherry Log; ≈ 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.
How Cherry Log adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cherry Log does better than Georgia.
3 in 10 Cherry Log 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.
7.1% of Cherry Log adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Cherry Log and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cherry Log adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cherry Log
Why doesn’t Cherry Log have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cherry Log.
What hospital is closest to Cherry Log?
Blue Ridge Medical Center in Blue Ridge, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Cherry Log’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cherry Log?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blue Ridge BH and Admin in Blue Ridge, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cherry Log.
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.