Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cleveland is healthier than 74%
Cleveland differs from Georgia on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland
Cleveland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cleveland is healthier than 53%. Against the 9,816 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Cleveland
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.2%), vs 19% across Georgia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.2%, vs 16.9% across Georgia. Mind & connection ↓
Cleveland has a community health center but no hospital
Medlink Georgia is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham in Demorest, 10.7 miles away. 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 Cleveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Cleveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #81 of 261 in Georgia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Cleveland’s median household income is $64,450; among the 9,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Georgia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Cleveland is healthier than 69% of graded towns, against 52% nationally.
How Cleveland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cleveland runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Cleveland 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.
Care in and near Cleveland
1 community health center in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Cleveland adults…
Cleveland runs below GA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Cleveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Cleveland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Cleveland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | B− | 33.5% | 10.3% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleveland adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland is better than Georgia on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Cleveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.3–23.1 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–16 | 13.5% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.5–22.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%26.1–41.5 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.5–35.8 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.4–38.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.6–25.9 | 24.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.8–8.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.9–21.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.6–16.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.2–30.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.5–19.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%28.9–42.1 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%10.7–17.4 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%70.7–78.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.4–60.1 | 59.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%77.7–84.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.5–76.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.4–69.6 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.4–79.9 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.9–26.8 | 19% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%33.9–45.9 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20–28.3 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%12.7–20.1 | 17.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 15% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%7.8–11.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.1–14.6 | 14.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.2–37.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%10.8–15.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%14.9–21 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 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 Cleveland
Is Cleveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #81 of 261 in Georgia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 41.5%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham in Demorest, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Cleveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–17.4%), 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
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.